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Going to bed on time is a crucial yet often overlooked strategy for boosting productivity and overall well-being. It sets off a positive chain reaction, leading to more energetic mornings, better focus, and improved performance throughout the day. By prioritizing consistent sleep habits, you're not just preparing for a productive day, but creating a foundation for success in various aspects of life, from work to relationships and personal health.

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Farmer, business owner, and author Megan Neubauer from Pure Land Farm returns to the show to give us an update of her latest growing season running a Pick-Your-Own Farm. Megan talks about the changes they made with their growing practices and the strategies they use when there's either too much or not enough produce to pick, and she also shares the new season passes that they offer their pickers. You can learn more in Megan's book: Pick-Your-Own-Farming

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Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on  Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

In this episode of 'Carrot Cashflow,' host Diego follows up on a past episode exploring the subject of ADHD and general strategies you can use to improve focus. 

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In this episode of 'Carrot Cashflow,' host Diego reflects on his 11-year podcasting journey, sharing the key lessons he's learned over the years. He discusses his early love for talk radio and the influence of Howard Stern, his unexpected venture into podcasting, and the formative experiences that have shaped him. Diego highlights the importance of giving freely, recognizing invisible impacts, finding purpose, and being authentic. He emphasizes consistency, content that resonates personally, and vulnerability. The episode also serves as a personal time capsule for his family, expressing gratitude and love while encouraging listeners to pursue meaningful endeavors.

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In this episode of Carrot Cashflow, host Diego discusses the pitfalls of chasing 'shiny objects' in business and the importance of properly vetting new opportunities before diving in. He uses examples like the Denver Broncos' acquisition of quarterback Russell Wilson and the impulsive decisions of new homesteaders to illustrate how easily attractive but ultimately detrimental ideas can seduce people. Diego emphasizes the value of starting small, testing concepts, and having an exit strategy to avoid long-term damage and wasted resources. The key takeaway is to think clearly, remain cautious, and avoid impulsive decisions that could harm your primary business.

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In this episode of Carrot Cashflow, the focus is on managing ADHD and the tendency to chase new and exciting ideas, which are often to the detriment of ongoing projects. Diego touches on how ADHD traits like curiosity, risk-taking, and impulsivity align with entrepreneurial behavior. He discusses how these traits can be both beneficial and detrimental, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus on productive work. Diego outlines several common traps entrepreneurs fall into, such as new business idea syndrome, the grass is greener trap, and being constant pivoters. He urges listeners to balance the thrill of new ideas with the necessity of completing foundational work, providing practical advice on avoiding distractions and emphasizing action over perpetual learning.

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In this episode of Carrot Cashflow, host Diego discusses reasons for shutting down a business, including personal and financial factors. Personal reasons include losing interest, stress, and better opportunities elsewhere. Financial reasons include poor product quality, overwhelming debt, and cash flow issues. Diego also outlines weak reasons for keeping a business running, such as fear of failure and altruism. He emphasizes the importance of making informed decisions based on regular reassessment of motives and circumstances.

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Rarely do people come into farming as their first career choice, as told by the countless stories of farmers who came from diverse career backgrounds—from healthcare to IT to sales to education to human resources—you name it. 

Farmer Lindsey Hauger's story is not so different: having served in the Marines, he also worked in automotive repair and even ran his own trucking company before getting into farming. He shares his story of how he entered the world of farming and how he found his niche farming small-scale in Watkins, Iowa. 

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Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

• Farm Small, Farm Smart
• Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
• The Growing Microgreens Podcast

Check out Diego's book Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF

Read my newsletter, Seeding Thoughts.

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Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

• Farm Small, Farm Smart
• Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
• The Growing Microgreens Podcast

Read my newsletter, Seeding Thoughts.

Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.moderngrower.co

Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

• Farm Small, Farm Smart
• Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
• The Growing Microgreens Podcast