The Surprising Reason Why You Struggle With Shiny Object Syndrome + Giving Up Too Early

business education dunning kruger effect ellen yin marketing small business social media marketing May 25, 2020
 

 Hang out with us inside our free Facebook group, The Cubicle to CEO Podcast Lounge!

Welcome back to another solo episode! This week's episode is on a really juicy topic that has completely transformed the way that I do business. It is the Dunning Kruger effect. I was first introduced to this concept by a friend & business mentor of mine, and it has radically changed the way that I look at my behavior patterns around business. If you struggle with shiny object syndrome, or feel like you start things but never finish them, this episode is a short discussion on this topic where I break down why this happens, how you can avoid it, and show up for your own life.

Reach your dream clients on Instagram for only $27 with Hashtag Hacks!

Favorite Takeaways From This Episode

  • Feeling things get hard is not your fault - it is the Duninng Kruger high.
  • The Dunning Kruger effect is a phenomenon when at the beginning of any new thing, our confidence is disproportionately high.
  • The more you learn, the more you realize how much you DIDN’T know.
  • That is the point when most people give up & start something new.
  • Things that are worthwhile take time to build.
  • When things get hard, stop looking externally for the solutions.
  • When you struggle with hard things, you’re only coming up against these obstacles BECAUSE you’ve risen to the next level.
  • It’s important to understand WHY you struggle with shiny object syndrome.
  • You win with simplicity & consistent efforts over time.
  • Different and interesting doesn’t mean better and effective.
  • More is not always better.
  • Giving up when things get hard keeps us stuck as a beginner, running around, never accomplishing anything or producing any results.

What Did You Think?

What has kept you from staying the course in your business?

If you enjoyed today's episode, please:

  1. Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so I can repost you.
  2. Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts
  3. Subscribe for new episodes every Monday 


----- 

FREE RESOURCES:

Service-based entrepreneurs, are you tired of being on the content hamster wheel + hustling for more followers without more income? I created a FREE, on-demand training just for you on how to use my step-by-step client attraction system to create your first $10K month, WITHOUT a large audience or complicated marketing strategies! Claim your bonus gift by watching now: ellenyin.com/class