EP 56: Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome for Lasting Success.

The Humble Diet: with Martyn Park

Today, I’m going to talk about: Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome for Lasting Success. And while I am primarily discussing this in relation to health and wellness and wellbeing, the principles of what I will be discussing apply to anything that you are attempting to succeed at, as shiny object syndrome is a universal challenge.

Further Reading:

1. "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" by Cal Newport:

   • Focuses on the importance of deep, concentrated work in a world full of distractions and outlines strategies to cultivate deep work habits.

2. "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear:

   • Explores the science of habit formation, emphasizing the role of small habits in achieving significant results over time.

3. "The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan:

   • Advocates for the power of focusing on one critical task at a time to maximize productivity and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

4. "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life" by Nir Eyal:

   • Offers insights and techniques to overcome distractions and take control of your attention, providing a framework for better focus.

5. "Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day" by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky:

   • Presents a system for making time for essential activities, helping individuals prioritize and focus on what truly matters.

6. "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown:

   • Advocates for the disciplined pursuit of essential tasks, encouraging readers to focus on what truly matters and eliminate non-essential activities.

7. "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business" by Charles Duhigg:

   • Explores the science of habit formation, examining how habits shape individual and organizational behavior.

8. "Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence" by Daniel Goleman:

   • Draws on research from neuroscience and psychology to explore the concept of focus and its impact on achieving excellence.