Free e-book · Focus and priorities
Busy is not the same as effective.
Focused or Fragmented? is a short, practical guide to choosing what matters and letting go of what doesn’t. Ten chapters and four worksheets help you make better trade-offs and stay with the work long enough to see a result.
- Adjunct Professor of Business
- Organizational Development & Communications Director
- MBA, Organizational Development & Strategy
- John C. Maxwell Certified Coach & Trainer
- Author, The Executive Leader’s Handbook
Sound familiar?
When you can do a lot of things, the hardest part is choosing.
Capable people get more invitations than they have time for. Without a clear filter, your calendar gets shaped by whoever makes the most urgent demand.
- You end a full week wondering whether any of it moved your biggest goal.
- You say yes to good opportunities and pay for it later.
- Something you care about keeps getting pushed to next month.
- You’re productive, but you don’t feel effective.
Who it’s for
- Entrepreneurs and business owners taking on too much
- Managers buried under competing priorities
- High achievers who want to give their best to what matters most
Not a time-management hack. Life includes responsibilities you can’t simply eliminate. This is a practical method for choosing deliberately within them.
“I have participated in several of his sessions and always leave with a plan of action that I can immediately apply to my business or my life.”
Julia NovaCommercial Banking and Business Development, Bank of Texas
Why I wrote this
A note from Drew
Fort Worth, Texas
Dear friend,
I’ve spent a good part of my life believing that if I could do something, I probably should. I’m energetic, curious, and optimistic. Those qualities have opened doors. They’ve also tempted me to walk through far too many of them.
In an earlier stretch, I produced five videos a week because I could. Then I saw the cost to quality. Cutting two gave me room to make the other three better.
The goal is not to do less for the sake of doing less. The goal is to give your best to what matters most.
Over the years I’ve asked successful business owners and leaders how they stay focused. I needed their answers. This book is what I learned, in three movements: Less but Better. Quit It and Forget It. Remember and Remain.
That’s why I’m giving it away. Choose the priority, make room for it, and begin.
Best regards,
Drew
The e-book
What’s inside
Three parts and ten short chapters. Each one ends with an “In practice” example and one thing to put to work.
Why focus matters
Are you focused or fragmented? You can’t be great at everything, and purpose is your filter.
The courage to choose
Less but Better, Quit It and Forget It, every yes requires a trade-off, what you’re unwilling to trade away, and why a good opportunity can still be the wrong one.
Staying focused
Your calendar reveals your priorities. Remember and Remain long enough to see a result.
Four worksheets
A Focus or Fragmentation Self-Assessment, a Trade-Off Decision Worksheet, a Seven-Day Calendar Audit, and My 90-Day Focus Commitment.
All of it is free.
A quick win
Try this today: run one invitation through the filter
From Chapter 8. Before you say yes, check the opportunity against five questions and write down your decision.
- Alignment.Does it fit your purpose for this stage of life?
- Capacity and timing.Do you have room for it now, without taking from something more important?
- Integrity.Can you do it well and keep your word?
- Return.Is the payoff worth what it will cost you and the people around you? Record the decision before you respond.
23.1%sales growth, after two years stuck under 6%“…the two years before we worked with Drew, we had not broken through 6% growth year over year, and currently, we are up 23.1% in sales.”
Philip BrowneOwner and Operator, Chick-fil-A Waxahachie
Here’s everything you get, free
- The e-book: 10 short chapters in three parts
- Less but Better, Quit It and Forget It, Remember and Remain
- A “Put it to work” action at the end of every chapter
- A Trade-Off Decision Worksheet and a Seven-Day Calendar Audit
- My 90-Day Focus Commitment
Why give it away?
When I was a teenager, my family moved from California to Texas. The day we arrived, my aunt’s dog destroyed my new shoes. My cousin’s grandfather noticed I was discouraged and handed me $100 to buy another pair. I still remember it. My dream is to help you live yours, and giving this away is one small way I pass that kindness on.
My results
What clients say about working with me
“Drew’s executive coaching has helped me strategically think through challenges and various communications I need to have in my role over operations. I have grown in my ability to empower my team and focus on items at the executive level.”
Christine WatsonEVP of Operations, Trinity Oaks Mortgage“The material he covered was extremely beneficial and helpful for my professional life. I will definitely be able to use what I learned immediately and pass it along to my team.”
Heath MarionAgency Director, Liberty National“Drew is an honest, hard-working individual that truly wants others to live their best life possible.”
Julia NovaCommercial Banking and Business Development, Bank of TexasFrom clients I’ve served through consulting, training, and speaking.
Questions
Questions you might have
Is it really free?
Yes. There’s nothing to buy and no call to book. I’ll email you the PDF.
How long does it take?
Ten short chapters. Most people read one in a sitting. Each ends with one thing to put to work, and the four worksheets at the back take about fifteen minutes each.
Can I use it with my team?
Yes. The chapters and worksheets work well for a team discussion or a mentoring conversation. You’re welcome to share Focused or Fragmented? unchanged, with credit.
Where do I start if I also want a written plan?
When you want what matters written down, start with the Strategic Life Plan.
What emails will I get?
First, an email with your download. The weekly post is optional. The box is checked when you sign up, and you can uncheck it or unsubscribe anytime.
P.S. If you do just one thing today, download the e-book and run your next invitation through the five questions in Chapter 8 before you answer.