Getting everything done each day, staying on task, and maintaining a healthy balance in life isn’t something that people just fall into. No one accidentally completes their goal list—they consistently work towards them day after day, following a carefully laid out plan. No one just finds themselves in an environment free from distractions and interruptions, allowing them to easily stay on task—they create it. And no one magically has a well-balanced life where they’re focused and alert at work while being present at home—they’ve learned what they need to do to set themselves up for success, and then they follow through.

I often hear clients claim that others have it easier than they do, and they’ll give me a huge list of excuses as to why they can’t get things done or follow through on their goals. And they truly believe in these lists; they’re not just saying them. They legitimately believe that things are harder for them and that they have many more barriers in their way than others do. And for some, this might be true. But for most? It’s not.

The reality is that most people have numerous obstacles to overcome, and many of those roadblocks are completely out of their control. But in my years of experience, one of the main differences between........

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