How to Stay Focused, Productive, and Free All Summer Long

Summer’s officially here.

And I know what you’re thinking—sunshine, beach days, cookouts, vacations. It’s tempting to slow down, ease off the gas, and just ride the season out.

But let me ask you a real question…

Does your momentum need to take a break just because it’s summer?

If you’re in real estate, business, or any growth-focused industry, the answer is a clear and loud NO. In fact, this is one of the best times to gain an edge—because while others are coasting, you can be growing.

In this blog, I’m breaking down the three exact strategies I use (and teach my coaching clients) to stay productive, focused, and fulfilled without missing the fun of summer. You don’t have to sacrifice your freedom to keep winning.

🔥 Strategy #1: Define and Protect Your Productive Hours

You don’t need to grind 18 hours a day to be productive. That’s a lie too many entrepreneurs buy into.

You just need to identify your prime energy hours—those 2–4 hours when your mind is sharp and your focus is unstoppable—and protect them like your life depends on it.

For me? That’s the morning. No distractions. No meetings. Just me and the work that moves the needle.

Tips:

• Treat those hours like a doctor’s appointment—non-negotiable.

• Let your team, family, and friends know when you’re “off-limits.”

• Create a distraction-free space that energizes your brain (I work out of my home office with the door shut, no notifications, no excuses).

When you show up for yourself with that level of respect, others will start respecting your time too.

⏱️ Strategy #2: Master the Art of Time Blocking

Time blocking isn’t just about putting appointments on a calendar—it’s about creating intentional space for your most important work.

Use this summer to build a schedule that works for you, not against you.

One of my favorite methods is the Pomodoro Technique:
➡️ 25 minutes of deep focus
➡️ 5-minute break
➡️ Repeat.

It keeps your brain sharp, helps avoid burnout, and boosts productivity like crazy.

Also:

• Start each day by identifying your money-making activities (MMAs).

• Block out time in the morning to tackle them head-on.

• Build buffer windows for life’s surprises—because they will happen.

The goal isn’t to work more. It’s to work smarter.

🎯 Strategy #3: Set Strategic Summer Goals and Reward Yourself

Too many people set vague goals like “make more money” or “do more marketing.”

Nah. I want you to get real and get specific.
What do you want to accomplish by the end of the summer?
What can you knock out before the kids go back to school?

For me? I’ve got a specific debt to crush—and when that’s done, I’m rewarding myself with a hair transplant. (Yeah, I said it!)

Create your own “if-then” system:

• If I close 3 new deals this month → I take a weekend trip with the family.

• If I stick to my call blocks every day this week → I spend Friday afternoon by the pool with a good cigar and a glass of scotch.

The reward doesn’t have to be huge. But it has to matter—to you.

💡 Final Thought: Summer Doesn’t Have to Be a Setback

Look, I get it. Summer brings distractions. But if you implement these three strategies—

1. Define your productive hours

2. Master time blocking

3. Set real goals and reward progress—
   you’ll not only stay ahead…
   you’ll feel good doing it.

And you might just carry this momentum into the rest of the year.

So let the others slow down. You? You’re about to level up.

Let’s make this summer the most productive, balanced, and freedom-driven one yet.

Thanks for reading. If this resonated, share it with someone who needs a boost this summer—and check out the full episode of the David Adam Kurz Show on your favorite podcast platform.

Stay focused. Stay free. And go get it.