In this digital age, staying on task and avoiding distractions often feels harder than completing the actual work. With endless notifications, social media pings, and a never-ending stream of emails, our attention spans are shorter than ever before. We live in a world that’s constantly demanding our attention, and as a result, getting things done can feel like trying to run through quicksand.

However, productivity isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters better. If we can shift the way we look at work—if we can view our tasks from a different perspective—we can still be productive without piling on additional work hours.

What is keeping you from accomplishing your goals? Is it time? The economy? Lack of support from others? Co-workers not doing their part? 

It's easy to blame others. But looking outside of yourself is a strategic error. The most important lesson you must understand is that you are 100 percent responsible for your life – the good and the bad. 

That's where this formula comes in:

E + R = O (Events + Responses = Outcome)