Can’t see the forest for the trees? The Dangers of Proximity Blindness

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Have you ever heard the phrase “you can’t see the forest for the trees?” Well today, I want to talk about why that phrase, or as I like to call it “proximity blindness” is the very reason that you should always have outside eyes and ears, experts, coaches, masterminds, and consultants helping you with your podcast, business, or anything really.

Have you ever heard the phrase “you can’t see the forest for the trees?” Well today, I want to talk about why that phrase, or as I like to call it “proximity blindness” is the very reason that you should always have outside eyes and ears, experts, coaches, masterminds, and consultants helping you with your podcast, business, or anything really.

We all suffer from proximity blindness… this inability to see the forest for the trees… You need a bird’s eye view to be able to have a good perspective on a problem sometimes. When you are too close to something, you may not be able to have the 30,000 foot view of things. The outside perspective is often crucial for you to find the truth.

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • How small problems often mask the larger problems
  • Why proximity blindness can lead to missed opportunities
  • the limits of perception and the importance of complete context

Resources: Podcast Supercharger Live Course application – https://dannyozment.com/podcastsupercharger Podcaster Mastermind application – https://dannyozment.com/podcastermastermind

Other resources – https://dannyozment.com/resources

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Danny Ozment

Danny Ozment has produced audio professionally since 2009, wrote Increasing Visibility, Awareness, and Exposure for Your Law Firm, and speaks at Podcast Movement and Podfest.

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