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Close your Facebook, Twitter, Slack, Skype, Mail, and anything else that might produce an interruption.

Put your phone on do not disturb mode. Put your computer on do not disturb mode.

Next time you need to tackle a big project, break it down into smaller projects. If the sub-projects are still too big, break them down into sub-sections. Then break those down into action items. You get the idea.

This technique has been around for ages, though in college it was reintroduced to me as the Work Breakdown Structure.

Before you start working on a huge project, you should have a list of prioritized items in your TODO list. Priorities will be defined by your requirements and limitations.

As an entrepreneur, I’ve heard a lot of advice from potential investors, investors, partners, clients, friends, family, acquaintances, random people at a party. You name it. I have received advice from everyone.

Only a few times I have actually acted based on their advice. Most times I will hear it, nod and later ignore the advice.