he #1 Side Hustle Productivity Killer (and How to Fix It) 🚀
Published 27 days ago • 3 min read
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Hey there!
One of the best pieces of advice for side hustlers is to block off a set time each day to work on your business. Maybe it’s two hours at night after the kids are asleep, or an early morning session before work.
I’ve done this for years, and it works—as long as you actually use that time to work.
And that’s where things get tricky.
The Productivity Trap That Kills Your Progress
If you’ve ever blocked out time for your business and then found yourself:
📌 Scrolling YouTube instead of writing content
📌 Tweaking your website design instead of launching your product
📌 Answering emails instead of doing deep work
Side note: One of the silly things that has been distracting me lately is "Should I Open It, Or Should I Keep It Sealed?" -- an addictive Pokemon shorts channel from my friend Pat. I don't even care about Pokemon. What the heck am I doing? LOL
Anyway, the point is… you’re not alone.
I used to fall into this trap all the time. It turns out, this kind of busywork isn’t just random distraction—it’s actually a form of procrastination. And the worst part? It feels productive, even though it’s not.
For me, the root cause was fear and uncertainty. Sometimes, growing a business means tackling things outside your comfort zone. And when you don’t have a clear next step, it’s way easier to do something (even if it’s pointless) instead of tackling what really moves the needle.
The Fix: Remove the Guesswork
The best way I’ve found to stop this kind of procrastination? Decide exactly what you’re going to work on before your work session starts.
For me, Motion software has been a game-changer. It literally tells me what to work on, based on my project lists and schedule. There’s no time wasted thinking, “Okay…what should I do now?” No temptation to get distracted. Just a clear roadmap for getting things done.
If you struggle with staying focused during your work sessions, I highly recommend making sure you know what you are support to be working on at all times. Not sure how to do that? Give Motion a try.
🚀 Check out Motion’s free trial and see how it can level up your productivity:Click here to try Motion
Here’s to making the most of your time,
Mark
P.S. Be sure to check out the latest episode of the Late Night Internet Marketing Podcast, where I talk about how I used the ALIGN Productivity System to build the ALIGN Productivity System. Like we say in Texas, sometimes you better eat your own dog food. 🎯 Listen now 👉 Listen Here
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