The greatest obstacle to getting a job is you. We can all find reasons NOT to accomplish our goals, and it’s easy to blame many of those reasons on someone else. The first thing you need to do is accept responsibility for your situation and then take the necessary steps to change it. In other words, get out of your own way!

In this episode we offer up a few tips for making the most of your time and removing self-imposed obstacles:

1. Establish a quiet home office
2. Publish weekly office hours
3. Set daily goals
4. Answer the phone professionally
5. Remember that activity breeds activity
6. Stay in harmony with your body clock
7. Try batching
8. Have the right tools on hand

Combining your energy, productivity, discipline and personal accountability will collectively contribute to your ultimate success. By removing your “buts” and self-imposed obstacles, you’ll have the capacity to visualize your next amazing career opportunity. Until next time, to your success!