You didn’t start your business to spend 40 minutes figuring out how to fix the spacing in a Google Doc.

Yet here you are, buried in admin tasks, responding to client service emails at 11 p.m., and debating whether “optimize” or “streamline” sounds more impressive in a pitch deck.

Sound familiar?

Here’s the deal: the most successful CEOs aren’t superhuman. They’re just super selective about how they spend their valuable time. They’ve mastered the art of identifying their highest-payoff activities, the ones that actually move the business forward, and then ruthlessly delegating everything else.

And the best part? You can do this too. You don’t need a Fortune 500 badge to think like a top-tier CEO. You just need to stop doing $10 an hour tasks when you're supposed to focus on $10,000 and $50,000 decisions.

Let’s break it down.

A helpful question to ask yourself is:

“When I only have 2 hours today, what do I need to do that would have the biggest impact on moving my business forward to the next level?”

So, Why Are You Still Doing the Other Activities?

To help you with this concept, let’s break it down into 6 steps.

Final Thought: You’re the Bottleneck and the Breakthrough

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I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

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Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

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Let’s cut through the noise: focus isn’t just a productivity hack—it’s a power move. In a world addicted to distraction, the entrepreneur who masters focus becomes unstoppable. Because when your energy is scattered, so are your results. However, when your focus is sharp, your outcomes are helping you achieve your goals, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and life.

Focus is the gateway to momentum. It's the bridge between setting goals and crushing them. And it’s one of the most underrated tools in your arsenal as a business owner.

Most people don’t have a time problem, they have a focus problem. You can’t complain about not having enough time when you’re leaking your energy in a hundred directions. You want exponential growth, right? You want to scale your business, lead your team with certainty, and create a business and life on your terms? It’s time to take control of your attention and your results.

Why is Multitasking the Fast Track to Mediocrity?

Let’s talk the truth: multitasking is a myth. You are not wired to focus on five activities at once and expect to do any of them well. Your brain isn’t designed for constant switching. In fact, studies show that multitasking lowers productivity by as much as 40%.

Every time you bounce from one task to another, you're forcing your brain to refocus, reorient, and reset. That mental tax stacks up fast, and it’s costing you more than you realize.

So, what does focus really give you? Let’s dive into the five game-changing benefits that can transform your business and your life.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

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For years, the idea of success was tied to hustle. The longer the hours, the greater the sacrifice, the more valid the ambition… or so it seemed. Think: 14-hour days, skipped meals, late-night emails. Exhaustion doesn’t equal effectiveness. In fact, the opposite often happens, and performance starts to plateau, and burnout creeps in.

It’s a pattern many professionals recognize. After too many late nights or costly mistakes made from fatigue, the realization hits…there has to be a smarter way to effectively work within ‘normal’ hours.

Turns out, there’s solid research behind it. A Harvard Business Review study found that taking regular breaks improves productivity, decision-making, and job satisfaction. Stanford research shows that output per hour drops dramatically after 50 hours of work in a week, and output really falls off a cliff beyond 55 hours.

Working less isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing the high payoff activities that moves the needle, with clarity and energy. It’s not laziness, it’s leverage.

Here’s how to apply this ‘achieve more’ mindset and get even better results by doing less.

When you embrace the idea that rest, movement, focus, and systems are tools and not indulgences, you’ll start to experience what real productivity feels like.

And it definitely won’t require 14-hour days to get there.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download my complimentary Guide now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/podcast.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

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I know you will find my podcast guest, Hunter, to be a wealth of information related to helping your business scale securely, intelligently, and on your terms because he will help you unlock measurable success through AI and digital innovation ideas.

Hunter Jensen is the Founder and CEO of Barefoot Solutions, a digital agency specializing in artificial intelligence, data science, and digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience, Hunter has worked with startups and Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft and Salesforce, to implement innovative technology strategies that drive measurable ROI. A seasoned leader and expert in the AI space, Hunter helps businesses harness cutting-edge technologies to achieve growth and efficiency.

You can find my interview with Hunter Jensen at https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.

Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.

To learn more about Hunter and his business go to https://www.barefootlabs.ai/ and https://www.barefootsolutions.com/. If you would like to speak with Hunter directly, email him at hunter@barefootlabs.com and make sure to reference that you heard him on The Accountability Coach podcast.

To Discover even more about how top entrepreneurs are using AI to skyrocket growth—and how you can, too (even if you’re not tech-savvy), download my Playbook by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/ai-playbook/.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach, The Accountability Coach™

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

Imagine if you could radically shift your business and life trajectory by committing to one small, consistent action every day. No complicated strategy. No 47-step plan. Just one habit—executed consistently—until it becomes part of who you are. This isn’t just a motivational idea; it’s a proven science-backed approach. Entrepreneurs who master the art of consistent habits have the power to build unstoppable momentum, create exponential business growth, and experience a richer and more balanced life.

One of the most effective ways to create or rewire your habits is to set a streak. And I’m here to tell you: a simple streak can change everything.

Why Are Streaks So Powerful?

Studies back-up this concept, so it’s not just me suggesting this to you.

Streaks Don’t Just Change Your Business—They Change Your Life

How to Build a Streak That Lasts

Are You Ready to Change Your Life?

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download my complimentary Guide now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/podcast.

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today!

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

A common leadership trap is assuming that a hard-working team is a high-performing one. Effort alone doesn’t guarantee progress. The more useful question is: Is your team helping you grow your business, or are they just staying busy?

Ask yourself: Do your team members proactively share updates, flag issues early, improve processes, and offer feedback to one another? If not, it might be time to foster a more communicative culture.

Let’s explore six ways to tell when your team is truly operating at its best, and what to do if they’re not.

Assessing your team’s performance isn’t just about metrics—it’s about observing behaviors, communication patterns, and attitudes. By focusing on these six areas, you can gain a clearer picture of how well your team is supporting your business goals.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download my complimentary Guide now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/podcast.

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today!

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

When you look at the most successful entrepreneurs, elite athletes, or world-class performers, there’s a common thread woven through their stories. It’s not just the strategy. It’s not the fancy tools, the perfect game plan, or even the years of technical training. It’s their mindset.

Eighty percent of success is mindset. Strategy? That’s only 20%. This isn't just a theory, it's the secret sauce of every high achiever who's ever walked the planet. Your psychology shapes your reality. If your mind isn’t in the right place, even the best strategies in the world will fall flat.

Now here’s the kicker: Neuroscience tells us that we have between 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts a day. That’s a tidal wave of internal chatter. And get this—a whopping 95% of those thoughts are the same as yesterday. Even more staggering? 80% of them are negative. That means most people are living their lives replaying the same disempowering script, over and over again.

No wonder it feels like it is hard to grow, to thrive, to feel fully alive. Most people are living in survival mode, not because their environment is dangerous, but because their mind is.

So, what do you do?

Now go out and create the results you deserve.

Download Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Wantbook by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/manifest/ right now, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life.

Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download my complimentary Guide now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/podcast.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

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If HECK YES, I know you will find Shelly to be a wealth of information related to helping you with any limiting beliefs that might be holding you back from even greater success in your business and even in your life. We even have limiting beliefs that we don’t know we have, so I’m super excited for our guest to share her insights with us.

Shelly Lefkoe is the co-founder and CEO of the Lefkoe Institute. As an international keynote speaker and workshop leader, Shelly has helped thousands of entrepreneurs rid themselves of limiting beliefs. Her programs have reached hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Her work has been featured on the Today show, Leeza, and many others. Her newest book “Hitting the Wall - eliminate the beliefs that sabotage your business and your life.” is a #1 best-selling book.

You can find my interview with Shelly Lefkoe at https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.

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Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

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Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today!

Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.

Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.

I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.

Aim for what you want each and every day!

Anne Bachrach

The Accountability Coach™

Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform