Personally, I find it is too easy to get caught up in the "shiny object syndrome".   

I am still reading non RE related books (currently loving the Power of Focus and then onto How to Win Friends and Influence People), but I have felt a lot less distraction/shiny object syndrome, and am working through all my goals for 2020.I would love to hear other BP members thoughts or feedback on how they handle all of the content out there and what strategies you have found to help you stay focused and not be overwhelmed by all of the different opinions/ideas on REI.

Perhaps due to the "cry wolf" syndrome the threat is there but nothing ever happens, but to me it would be like living in Chicago without a shovel come winter.  

You mention multi family, so I'd avoid the "shiny object syndrome" and go for a nice duplex from day 1.

I do have the “perfection syndrome “ and scared to make a mistake. 

She’s not sold onto the idea, she has the shiny object syndrome and wants the nice single family house with a picket fence.

However, try to keep on blinders when it comes to shiny object syndrome.

I'll tell you one thing 99% of agents don't do that they should... following up with a past customer and keeping in contact.aka The Refrigerator Magnet syndrome :)

I think as someone who's new to real estate the shiny object syndrome is real and contributes to analysis paralysis.

Shiny object syndrome holds back a lot of people!