EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 20 MIN
How to Find Your Zone and Stay There - A Masterclass On Focus w/ John Lee Dumas
from Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement · host Sam Webster Harris | Growth Mindset Psychology
Feel like your focus constantly slips through your fingers? Like you’re juggling five projects but none are actually moving the needle? You’re not alone—distraction is the silent killer of progress. In this episode, we break down how John Lee Dumas built a million-dollar podcast empire with one secret weapon: laser-sharp, relentless focus. Forget multitasking; mastery comes from saying no to everything except what truly matters. It’s like training a muscle—the more you exercise your focus, the stronger it gets. And yes, it requires cutting out noise, ignoring shiny distractions, and embracing the uncomfortable grind. This isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what counts. Actionable takeaways: Learn how to create a “focus bubble” that drowns out distractions. Discover why “going all in” beats spreading yourself thin every time. Simple mindset hacks to build focus like a pro and stick with it. ---- NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History & Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast RSS feed - https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/682b3b86696b5d1232d698a8 ---- COMPETITION - 2 months of free coaching Get mindset or business coaching from Sam. Enter the draw by simple subscribing to the new show and sending him an email. UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Get in Touch 👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset Chapters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feel like your focus constantly slips through your fingers? Like you’re juggling five projects but none are actually moving the needle? You’re not alone—distraction is the silent killer of progress. In this episode, we break down how John Lee Dumas built a million-dollar podcast empire with one secret weapon: laser-sharp, relentless focus. Forget multitasking; mastery comes from saying no to everything except what truly matters. It’s like training a muscle—the more you exercise your focus, the stronger it gets. And yes, it requires cutting out noise, ignoring shiny distractions, and embracing the uncomfortable grind. This isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what counts. Actionable takeaways: Learn how to create a “focus bubble” that drowns out distractions. Discover why “going all in” beats spreading yourself thin every time. Simple mindset hacks to build focus like a pro and stick with it. ---- NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History & Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast RSS feed - https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/682b3b86696b5d1232d698a8 ---- COMPETITION - 2 months of free coaching Get mindset or business coaching from Sam. Enter the draw by simple subscribing to the new show and sending him an email. UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Get in Touch 👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. 📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) 🛜 Website - Growth Mindset Chapters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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