focus

Evaluate founder activities and recommend kill, refine, or pivot verdicts.

232|43|Updated Jan 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/whawkinsiv/solo-founder-skills --skill focus-whawkinsiv
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: focus
Source: https://github.com/whawkinsiv/solo-founder-skills/tree/main/skills/focus
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/whawkinsiv/solo-founder-skills --skill focus-whawkinsiv

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps founders determine whether an activity is worth their time and decide whether to kill, refine, or pivot it based on results, execution quality, and stage-appropriate leverage.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Activity Diagnosis: Evaluates whether poor results come from a low-ceiling activity or weak execution.
  • Leverage Comparison: Compares the current activity with higher-leverage alternatives across acquisition, product, retention, revenue, and operations.
  • Weekly Action Plan: Produces a clear verdict, concrete actions, expected time shifts, and the minimum effective version of the recommended activity.
  • Use Case: A founder spending several hours each week on generic cold outreach can use this Skill to determine whether to stop, target fewer prospects more deeply, or pivot to a more suitable acquisition channel.

Quick Start

Use the focus skill to evaluate whether I should continue spending eight hours per week on my current customer acquisition activity and provide a kill, refine, or pivot verdict with a plan for this week.

Frequently Asked Questions about focus

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I decide whether to kill, refine, or pivot a founder activity based on time allocation?

To evaluate time allocation, compare the activity's weekly effort and results against its execution quality and ceiling. Determine if poor results stem from a low-ceiling activity or weak execution, then issue a kill, refine, or pivot verdict with a concrete action plan.

How do I evaluate if my customer acquisition channel is worth the weekly time investment?

Evaluate customer acquisition by analyzing specific activity details, weekly effort, and current results against higher-leverage alternatives. Compare the activity's ceiling and execution to determine if you should stop, target fewer prospects deeply, or pivot to a more suitable channel.

What is the 80/20 action plan for founder productivity and time management?

The 80/20 action plan for founder productivity shifts time from low-impact tasks to high-leverage activities. It produces a clear verdict, concrete actions, expected time shifts, and the minimum effective version of the recommended activity to maximize growth.

Can I use leverage comparison to assess time allocation across product development and retention?

Yes, you can use leverage comparison to assess time allocation across product development and retention. The evaluation compares current activities with higher-leverage alternatives across these business areas to identify stage-appropriate focus and optimize founder effort.

When should I stop spending time on a low-ceiling business activity?

You should stop spending time on a low-ceiling business activity when execution analysis confirms the activity itself limits growth potential, rather than poor execution. If refining execution cannot突破 the activity's ceiling, the verdict is to kill or pivot to higher-leverage alternatives.