EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 25 MIN
Episode 27: The Power of Strategic Focus
from Grant Writing Made Clear with Dr. Trenette · host Dr. Trenette
Grant Writing Made ClearIn this episode of Grant Writing Made Clear, Dr. Trenette challenges the culture of constant busyness and explores why strategic focus leads to deeper impact. She breaks down the hidden costs of overcommitting and provides practical tools for protecting your most important work.Barriers to Focused WorkPeople-pleasing and its impact on decision-makingFalse urgency culture Administrative accumulation over timePractical Focus StrategiesMission-Driven Filtering: Creating a concrete mission statement to guide decisionsEnvironmental Planning: Designing physical and digital spaces for deep workStrategic Subtraction: The "subtract two for every new yes" ruleBoundary Scripts: Graceful ways to decline requests Join the conversation in our Grant Writing Made Clear Facebook group and share: Which project deserves your undivided focus right now, and what are you willing to release to protect that focus?Grab your free copy of Think Like a Winner at https://trenette-goings.mykajabi.com/thinklikeawinnerIf you’re thinking “I love Dr. Trenette and Grant Writing Made Clear” please rate, review, and subscribe!
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Grant Writing Made Clear In this episode of Grant Writing Made Clear, Dr. Trenette challenges the culture of constant busyness and explores why strategic focus leads to deeper impact. She breaks down the hidden costs of overcommitting and provides practical tools for protecting your most important work. Barriers to Focused Work People-pleasing and its impact on decision-makingFalse urgency culture Administrative accumulation over timePractical Focus Strategies Mission-Driven Filtering: C...
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