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Why It Feels Like You're Pedaling Hard But Going Nowhere

& what to do to start gaining momentum...

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Jo Barnes
Feb 28, 2025
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There are 8760 hours in a year, 168 in a week & 24 in a day.

These are not malleable numbers. We all get exactly the same.

So how is it some people seem to achieve so much, but no matter how hard you work, it seems like you make little progress?

The answer my friend lies in knowing your priorities.

High performers have figured out the tasks & projects that will have the biggest impact & create the most momentum.

If you're spinning your wheels, it's likely you're working on the wrong things.

Brendon Burchard in his book High Performance Habits calls it your Five Major Moves.

What are the biggest projects you should be working on to move your business forward rather than being busy for busy sake?

'Make the main thing, the main thing’ - Stephen Covey

What are Your Five Major Moves?

Start by identifying the main projects in your business/side hustle;

1. What do you dream about achieving?

Perhaps you want to be a best selling author, grow a profitable blog or build a successful business on Etsy or Am…

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