In this episode of Sales POP, host John Golden talks with David Wood, a former Fortune 100 consultant turned coach. David shares smart and easy ways to stay focused, beat distractions, and improve your daily work. He believes anyone can be more productive with the right mindset, tools, and habits.
Distractions Are the Problem
David says distractions like someone asking, “Got a minute?” can cost you 20 minutes of lost focus. That’s a big deal if it happens often.
✅ Try This:
- Block time for focused work
- Say “no” to interruptions during that time
- Create a quiet space to work
Be Intentional with Your Time
Plan your day on purpose. David says when you choose your tasks ahead of time, you can stick to them and feel more in control. This helps both your work success and your life happiness.
✅ Try This:
- Make a to-do list each day
- Schedule time for important tasks
- Pick goals that make you happy
Make Work Feel Like a Game
David uses gamification—which means turning tasks into a fun game. This keeps things exciting and helps you get more done.
Here’s his simple plan:
1. Yearly Goals
- Pick 3 big goals for the year
- Make a “not-to-do” list so you stay focused
2. Weekly Planning
- Look at your big goals every week
- Plan what to work on that week
3. Daily Planning
- Every night, write tomorrow’s tasks
- Adjust if things change
4. Focused Work Time (Pomodoro)
- Work for 25 minutes, then take a short break
- Remove distractions
- Know your goal for each work session
David’s Personal Story
David shares how he went from the corporate world to coaching. He learned that real success isn’t just about money—it’s also about being happy and having balance in life.
✅ His advice:
- Know what matters to you
- Find joy in your work
- Help others do the same
Free Tools and Offers
David wants to help others grow. So, he gives listeners a few free tools:
✅ Free Business Assessment
- Takes 10 minutes
- Helps you understand your goals and roadblocks
✅ Strategy Call
- Quick, helpful call (not a sales pitch!)
- Gives you ideas to improve your focus and goals
✅ Flexible Pricing for Coaching
- Pay what you can afford
- Coaching should be open to everyone
Final Thoughts
David Ian Wood teaches us that focus and productivity are about more than just work—they’re about building a life you love. With small daily changes, you can get more done and feel better doing it. Use his simple tools, stay intentional, and enjoy the process.
Our Host
John is the Amazon bestselling author of Winning the Battle for Sales: Lessons on Closing Every Deal from the World’s Greatest Military Victories and Social Upheaval: How to Win at Social Selling. A globally acknowledged Sales & Marketing thought leader, speaker, and strategist, he has conducted over 1500 video interviews of thought leaders for Sales POP! online sales magazine & YouTube Channel and for audio podcast channels where Sales POP! is rated in the top 2% of most popular shows out of 3,320,580 podcasts globally, ranked by Listen Score. He is CSMO at Pipeliner CRM. In his spare time, John is an avid Martial Artist.
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