NOTE: This program is still in development. Roughly 85% of the lessons are complete but there are still incomplete modules. You have the opportunity to join as an 'Alpha' member and test the program with me (hence the discounted price).

COURSE OUTLINE| ENROLLMENT INFO | FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | 60 DAY GUARANTEE

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 Most people procrastinate on taking action or downright give up on their goals because they lack just one thing:

You are not the only one who finds it nearly impossible to concentrate on only the IMPORTANT work that will lead you to your goal instead of reacting to the URGENT things you must pay attention to in today's "I'm so busy!!!" society.

At 25 years old I was shocked when my doctor explained to me that I had 'adult-onset ADD.'

I was the Valedictorian of my high school class. I graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Michigan and never missed an assignment. I earned a black belt in martial arts. I was quickly climbing the career ladder as a Hollywood film editor. And on top of that I could spend long hours and entire days on end "in the zone" immersed in a creative project.

It turns out the ability to summon superhuman levels of creative focus is one of the superpowers of having ADD.

It was also my kryptonite.

If I was working on an intense creative project with a tight deadline I had no problem getting into a state of "Creative Flow," but as soon as the pressure was off it felt completely overwhelming just prioritizing a normal day...even if all I had to do was pay some bills, do the laundry, return a phone call or two, and take out the trash.

This quickly turned from frustration to debilitating anxiety and then to total burnout coupled with a massive dose of suicidal depression.

Since that moment I've been on a quest to teach myself how to become an absolute productivity ninja and manage my time, energy, and attention like a Zen master.

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“I only write when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes at 9am every morning.”

- William Faulkner

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Now here's an example of a typical week for me:

• I work between 45-60 hours as a Hollywood film editor
• I write an average of 2000+ words per week for my blog
• I release an hourlong podcast interview
• I build online courses (like this one)
• I privately coach between 2-6 people (for an hour each session)
• I ALWAYS get at least seven hours of sleep every night
• I go rock climbing, practice parkour, do Crossfit, and hike on the weekends all because I'm training for American Ninja Warrior
•  I always have Friday night "movie night" with my kids, and most nights I'm able to put them to bed in person rather than via FaceTime

I'm not able to do all of these things because I have an extremely rare genetic gift. I'm able to balance all of these things on a day-to-day level because I have spent over a decade training myself to focus no different than an athlete trains in their specific sport.

• I have taught myself how to better manage my time by mastering my calendar, my to-do lists, and my priorities.
• I have taught myself how to better manage my energy by learning how to organize my day in such a way that suits my natural energy levels and circadian rhythms rather than "pushing through" and constantly fighting exhaustion and burnout.
• I have taught myself how to better manage my attention by systematically eliminating the many distractions in my life and training the skills that allow me to snap my fingers and be "creative on demand."

None of this happened overnight. And it took a long time to find the systems that suited me.

But I was also figuring it out all by myself.

Now I'd like to drastically shorten your learning curve...

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If you're ready to take action, I'm ready to open my entire playbook and teach you every thing I know about how to

GET. SH*T. DONE.

...without sacrificing your sanity in the process.

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   If this sounds like you, don't worry. You are amongst friends...

• You "kind of" know what you want to accomplish, but when it comes to actually organizing your day and prioritizing your tasks, you...SQUIRREL!!!!!! And just like that, you're sucked back into your Instagram feed for an hour.
• You often take on too many projects at once because you "Don't want to let people down," only to find yourself exhausted and on the verge of burnout because you never have the energy to take action towards your own goals.
• Whenever someone asks you how you're doing, your default response is, "Crazy busy!" Yet despite working long hours and pushing yourself to the limit, you often feel like you're not getting anything done at all. All you do is put out other people's fires.
• You've spent way too much time (and money) experimenting with the latest productivity planner or journal, countless to-do list apps, and fancy calendar programs, but you've come to realize you have no idea how to use them properly to accomplish your goals.
• You constantly battle brain fog, you get distracted easily by co-workers, the next urgent email, and the latest news cycle, and you often feel like once you get bored with something "It's all over."
• You feel like you can never stay on task or finish anything.

And perhaps you've found yourself asking these questions... 

• What is time blocking anyways? And during my time block should I only be doing "Deep Work?" Or should I also do "Shallow Work?" And what the heck is the difference?
• What is the best to-do list app, Trello? Omnifocus? Remember the Milk? And once I have the best app...how am I supposed to organize all of the tasks that I never end up doing?
• Why does this calendar app work for other people but not for me? Should I be using a "bullet journal" instead? Or maybe the problem is I'm not automating enough....ahrhghghh! Where do I start?
• Why do I spend so much time on Facebook and Instagram? I know I should be doing something more important, but it kinda feels like I'm addicted. Am I?
• Why don't I feel motivated to do stuff I know I should be doing? Do I need more willpower? Am I lacking discipline? Seriously, what's the difference????

If you're thinking to yourself, "It's like you're reading my mind!" then you'd be the perfect fit for the brand new program I'm building.

Ready to jump in with me?

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Introducing 'Focus Yourself' 

'Focus Yourself' is an online learning course in the early stages of development (i.e. there isn't a finished course available yet) where you will learn to develop laser-sharp creative focus and become a productivity ninja.

-- Why Fo³cus Yourself? --

Because transforming into a productivity ninja will give you 100% Clarity about the goals you want to accomplish, total Confidence your next action is the right action, and the knowledge and daily systems to ensure you follow through with Consistency.

Clarity. Confidence. Consistency.

The three pillars of Focus.

• Learn how to effortlessly finish tasks faster, follow through with projects, and never feel like you've wasted your day on "useless things"

• Have the time left over in your day to focus on developing new skills that can lead to a promotion (or even a better job)

• Get more done in less time so you can actually relax (or even sleep more!) and focus on the most important things in your life

• Think clearer, work smarter, have more time for yourself, and feel more rested (without "finding" more hours in the day)

• Stop wasting half your day wondering, "What should I do next?" and instead know EXACTLY what to-do list items are the highest priority so you can accomplish your goals (without procrastinating or relying on discipline)

 

I believe in working SMARTER, not HARDER...without sacrificing your health (or sanity) along the way.

If you join this program during the 'Alpha' phase you have the benefit of providing your direct feedback that ensures this becomes a program that works for YOU, not just a program that works for me.

The only thing I ask is your patience during the course creation phase because completing this program is going to take me several months (I anticipate the majority of the course being done by June 2019).

As a thank you, I'm willing to give you $100 OFF enrollment plus FREE access to two of my other courses, plus a bunch of additional bonuses listed below.

» Click here if you're ready to enroll

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HERE'S THE (REVISED) COURSE OUTLINE:

Prefer to watch instead of read? Here's a 10 minute walkthrough of every single lesson that will be in the completed course.

(Note: Based on user feedback during the 'Alpha' phase, all of this material is subject to change including the lesson content, lesson names, and lesson order.)

Module 1: Developing a 'Success' Mindset

• Learn the 3 core key mindsets that I believe lead to success, no matter the goal you're pursuing
• Learn how to avoid 'Shiny Object Syndrome'
• Learn why 'Perfectionism' is just an excuse to move forwards

Module 2: The Power of Habit Formation

• Learn how habit formation works and how to apply it to focusing on the most important goals in your life
• Learn the difference between willpower, motivation, and discipline (and how habits overrule all of these)
• Learn about 'The Four Tendencies' and how knowing yours is the key to unlocking your creative potential (and overcoming your bad habits)

Module 3: How to Properly Set Your Goals

• A detailed breakdown of using the 5-step GO FAR framework to set your 'Macro Goal'
• How to set a macro goal you are inspired to work towards
• How to properly 'Define Your Why' and make success practically inevitable

Module 4: Defining (And Overcoming) Your Obstacles

• Learn how to classify 3 different types of goals so you can systematically plan strategies to overcome them
• Learn why distractions are most likely your number one obstacle (and how to systematically eliminate ALL of them)
• Learn strategies for getting "back on the wagon" when you've stumbled and want to quit

Module 5: How to Focus and Master the State of 'Deep Work'

• Learn how to prioritize every single thing you could possibly do down to 'One Thing' so you know exactly where your focus belongs every single day
• Learn what 'Deep Work' is and how to get into a state of 'Deep Work' on a regular basis (at the snap of a finger)
• Learn how to become a 'Time Blocking Ninja

Module 6: Getting Things Done

• Learn how to break down your 'One Thing' into a simple daily action plan so you have a clear list of 'Micro goals' that will lead to you accomplishing your 'Macro goal'
• Includes a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of using David Allen's GTD system to organize every single task and project in your life

Module 7: Time Management, Energy Management, and Prioritizing

• Learn why I refuse to use "To-Do Lists" and how I manage every facet of my life instead
• Learn how to properly prioritize and master the concept of "Less...But Better" (including how to properly say NO to the right opportunities)
• Learn how to play and master the game of 'Calendar Tetris' so you never wonder again what task is next
• Learn how to build your 'Ideal Daily Calendar' and work towards a day that inspires you

Module 8: Building a Regular 'Review' System

• Action only matters if you take it consistently. This module will show you how using the GTD system as well as my favorite program Evernote.

BONUS VAULT FOR 'PREMIUM' MEMBERS

NOTE: For all future students this bonus vault will be an additional $197 as part of the 'Premium' package. This enrollment period is your only opportunity to have access to this content at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

In addition to the 8 modules available in the 'Standard' version of the program, I will also be offering a bonus vault with 6 additional modules with practical tutorials to help you manage the many other areas of your life that often consume your time, energy, and attention.

Module 9: Mastering Social Media, The Web, and Your "Smart" Phone

Module 10: Managing FOMO and Information Overload

Module 11: Mastering Your Email Inbox

Module 12: Building Your 'External Brain' to Capture and Sort Brilliant Ideas

Module 13: GTD using Trello

Module 14: GTD using Omnifocus

 

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-- EXCITED YET ABOUT FINALLY GETTING SOME SH*T DONE? --

 HERE'S WHAT YOU GET AS AN 'ALPHA' MEMBER:

(Note: As an 'Alpha' member you are signing up for a program that is currently in development. Below is everything you will have access to once this course is complete. See the FAQ's for more details about the timeline of this project)

1. LIFETIME ACCESS to all 8 modules of the 'Standard' Program ($297 Value)

• Hours of video training, hands-on app tutorials, worksheets, audio files, and transcripts for all applicable lessons
• All of the supplemental podcast interviews with industry experts such as Cal Newport, David Allen, Greg McKeown, Jay Papasan, James Clear, and many more to come soon

2. LIFETIME ACCESS to all 6 modules of the 'Premium Vault' ($197 Value)

• This will be a premium add-on for future members. If you join as an 'Alpha' member I'm including all of this material (6 modules worth!!!) for FREE.

3. LIFETIME ACCESS to the 'Move Yourself Activity Video Vault' ($199 Value)

The Move Yourself Activity Video Vault includes over 90 short, simple exercises and routines that take less than 5 minutes to help you Reduce Pain, Increase Mobility, Supercharge Your Focus, and Get Stronger In Minutes a Day...Right At Your Desk. Included in this package is the 'Energy & Focus' vault with breathing exercises and techniques you can use to maximize your creative focus and minimize brain fog (especially in the afternoons).

4. 24/7 ACCESS to the private Optimize Yourself Facebook Community

Join a community of like-minded individuals working hard to balance the craziness of life with their creative endeavors. Plus I'll always be available personally to answer any question you might have so you can overcome your obstacles with confidence.

Enroll In the 'Focus Yourself' Alpha Program

 

Invest In Yourself Today For Only:

$297

$197

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...

 

What does it mean to be an ‘Alpha’ member?

As an ‘Alpha’ member you receive access to this program before it even exists. To be clear: The content for this course is not available yet. I want your help building it so this becomes what YOU want, not just the course I want. That means you’ll be the first to have access as lessons and modules become available, and your feedback will directly affect what I teach, how, and when.

If the course isn’t done yet, what will I have access to when I join?

Because this course is in the beginning stages (hence the term ‘Alpha’ and not ‘Beta’) there are only 6 of the 8 modules currently available. You have access to everything and will be notified when future lessons and modules become available.

When will all the materials and lessons become available?

This program is going to have A TON of material, and I anticipate it taking me until June 2019 to complete this program. Therefore, some modules might not be available for some time.

What if I join but I just can’t make this system work for me?

Everyone has their own unique way of working, and some of the productivity systems I teach might not be a good fit for you. More details about my refund policy are below, but as an ‘Alpha’ member you can request a refund for up to 60 days beyond the completion of the program.

If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly at contact (@) optimizeyourself (dot) me.

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My No-Brainer

60-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

I have spent over a decade obsessing over every aspect of productivity, time management, and energy management. Everything I teach in this program is based on wisdom, not just knowledge. This isn't a useless information dump, you are going to learn real-world practical techniques that save you hours a day...and your sanity.

I use these strategies every single day to balance my work life, my personal life, and my passions. Therefore I am 100% confident the systems and strategies outlined in this course will change the way you approach the challenges in your life and help you stay focused on your goals, no matter the obstacles standing in your way.

Because I am 100% confident in the quality of this program, I am willing to give you 60 days after the completion of the program to get a full refund.

You can review every video in the course, listen to every podcast, and fill out every worksheet, and if you find this course doesn’t meet your level of satisfaction, all you have to do is send me one email and request your refund.

But here’s the catch: Because you are an ‘Alpha’ member, I will not be honoring refund requests until the program is complete. I want to give you the opportunity to see everything this course offers, and that will take several months. So if after releasing one module you’re thinking, “This course didn’t give me what I thought it would,” I’m asking that you are patient until it is complete.

Furthermore, your payment for this program (with your steep ‘Alpha member’ discount) will fund the creation of this course and help pay my crew. Like a Kickstarter campaign, I’ll be counting on the funds raised to complete the course.

Upon completion of the program (estimated Dec 2018), you will have a full 60 days to try every single lesson and module and request a refund if this program isn’t right for you.

No questions asked.

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Enroll In the 'Focus Yourself' Alpha Program

 

Invest In Yourself Today For Only:

$297

$197

 

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If you’ve scrolled this far, I’m 100% confident this course is the perfect fit for you because you stick with things. And even if you don’t...I can help you do so.

There is nothing worse than the moment you ask yourself “So...what do you I do now?” and then escape to Instagram and Twitter because you have no idea what you should be doing next to achieve the most meaningful goals in your life.

I want to make sure you never have to ask yourself that question ever again.

I want to make sure you are never anxious or afraid to take action again because you think you’re wasting your time putting effort and energy into something that will just lead nowhere.

I want to make sure you never get sucked into the black hole of social media or your disorganized to-do list.

And I never want you to feel disheartened, aimless, or lost ever again.

Change will not happen overnight, but that’s okay.

I’m going to teach you how to stop managing your time, energy, and attention like a game of checkers and start playing life like a game of chess.

  

Be well.

Zack Arnold

Creator, Optimize Yourself