Focus is not something you’re born with; it’s a skill you learn and master over time. In this episode of the Seven-Figure Standard Podcast, you’ll learn about why distraction is rising and how you can build deep execution to avoid focusing on the wrong things. Arash explains why focus is the greatest work habit you can create, the importance of learning to tolerate discomfort, how standards stabilize your focus, the danger of relying on willpower, and so much more! We delve into how Arash maintains focus and hear an example of what a focused sprint looks like before discussing the importance of taking breaks. Arash also touches on the danger of becoming obsessed with outcomes instead of focusing on repetition over time. Finally, he leaves us with something to consider: is what you’re focused on creating the life you want, or is it stealing your dreams? Tune in now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How distraction does us a disservice and is the byproduct of a weak identity.
• Why focus is the greatest work habit that you can ever create.
• What to ask yourself when you feel discomfort and why you need to tolerate it.
• How having standards removes negotiation and stabilizes focus.
• Why you cannot rely on willpower to create focus.
• Arash tells us how he maintains his focus throughout the day.
• Distraction as feedback and why you constantly have to upgrade your focus.
• An example of what a deep-work focused sprint looks like.
• How to turn distractions into great breaks between your focused work.
• Why focus is a skill that anybody can develop and train.
• The danger of being obsessed with the outcome instead of long-term repetition.
• Controlling your focus so it creates the life you want and doesn’t steal dreams.

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Good to Great
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How do you know if you are working in faith or secretly avoiding action while calling it surrender? In this episode, Arash Vossoughi and Mykie Stiller break down the receivership trap and explain the critical difference between faith and passivity. In their conversation, they explore why receivership without action becomes avoidance, how hesitation breaks down momentum, and why clarity comes through taking action. Arash also discusses how faith demands courage and standards, and does not wait for signs or permission. Hear how top performers build confidence through speed, why discipline is essential to receivership, and how betting on yourself awakens the identity required to win. Join the conversation to uncover what may be delaying you and learn how to shift from avoidance to faith.

Key Points From This Episode:

• What the receivership trap is and how to avoid it.
• Learn how to operate from a place of genuine faith.
• How procrastination stops momentum and reinforces your old identity.
• Find out why real faith requires you to take decisive action.
• Discover the difference between surrender and avoidance.
• Why you have to be willing to fail at your future.
• The barriers to true faith and the role of discipline.
• Explore why hope often gets mistaken for faith.
• Uncover the steps to identify avoidance behaviors.
• A courageous decision that listeners can make today.
• Hear why clarity demands action.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity

Think and Grow Rich

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We are back with another episode of the Seven-Figure Standard podcast, with your hosts Mykie Stiller and Arash Vossoughi. Today, we’re talking about the daily battle between two versions of you. One is committed, driven, and aligned with your standards. The other hesitates, negotiates, and puts things off. And the question is simple: which version is going to take the lead? Tune in now to hear Arash unpack the two versions playing tug-of-war in your mind, why change is about consistency more than perfection, and why the first rule of success is preparation. They also delve into the sneaky ways you feed your old self, the importance of mastering the internal dialogue, and why the biggest competition you have is yesterday’s version of yourself! For all this, and more, start listening now.

Key Points From This Episode:

• What listeners can expect from today’s episode.
• Arash unpacks the two versions playing tug-of-war.
• The difference between the past self, future self, losing self, and winning self.
• Why the decisions in your journey to change are not about perfection but consistency.
• The importance of knowing where you are heading.
• Feeding the winning version of ourselves.
• No one has it 100% figured out; we are all playing the game of life.
• The first rule of success: preparation.
• Who’s leading your internal dialogue bus?
• Sneaky ways we feed our old selves.
• Arash shares how to never lose your hunger.
• The standards have to buy into to ensure that the winning standard wins.
• The linguistics of change: mastering your internal dialogue.
• How you can set yourself up to truly win.
• Your biggest competition: yesterday’s version of yourself.
• Key takeaways from today’s episode.

Episode 144: Standard Boxing

The Magic of Thinking Big

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