If focus feels harder than it should — even with success, systems, and discipline — this episode explains why.

Focus doesn’t break down because you lack willpower. It breaks down when you’re making decisions without a clear financial position. Without context, every decision feels heavier, riskier, and more exhausting than it needs to be.

In this episode, Katie Kim breaks down the difference between productivity and strategic focus, why clarity stabilizes leadership, and how understanding your financial position moves you from reacting
like an operator to deciding like an owner.

If you don’t clearly know your financial position, every decision costs more energy than it should.

🔍 I’ve made my Personal Financial Statement (PFS) available with a February-only discount so you can see your position clearly — without judgment, pressure, or guesswork.

👉 Access it here (Feb 2026 discount applied):
https://www.katiekim.com/offers/67dZqE3V?coupon_code=PFS-FEB2026

💬 Or comment “PFS” below and I’ll send it to you directly.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why focus feels hard after success
00:24 – Feeling unsettled doesn’t mean you’re failing
01:03 – Strategic focus vs. productivity
01:30 – Why financial position creates noise everywhere else
01:55 – Focus without context becomes exhausting
02:18 – Focus is decision-making from clarity, not pressure
02:47 – When success still feels internally unsettled
03:07 – “That’s not a focus problem. That’s a safety problem.”
03:29 – How money uncertainty keeps leaders in protection mode
03:52 – Why uncertainty drains energy and focus
04:16 – It’s not about more money — it’s about knowing the truth
04:38 – Clarity isn’t motivating. It’s stabilizing.
05:02 – Operators focus on tasks. Owners focus on position.
05:25 – The shift from reacting to assessing position
05:48 – The 3 questions that define strategic focus
06:12 – Not every good opportunity deserves you
06:38 – Control vs. restriction: the power of optionality
07:00 – Why avoidance feels safe — and what it actually costs
07:21 – The hidden cost of delayed decisions
07:48 – The one question that changes everything
08:13 – Why a personal financial statement matters
08:39 – Position, not potential: leading with clarity
09:06 – Why growth without strategy is expensive
09:30 – From defensive management to intentional leadership
09:59 – Clarity first. Strategy second. Everything else follows.
10:24 – Why clarity comes before confidence
10:44 – Stop asking “What should I do?” Start asking “Where am I?”
11:07 – Sharing clarity with the women you lead
11:32 – Invitation to get aligned clarity and next steps
11:49 – Clarity creates momentum
12:09 – Important legal + financial disclaimer

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