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“The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.” - Proverbs 20:4 ESV
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Et si la qualité de ta réussite dépendait directement de la qualité des questions que tu te poses ?Quand tu démarres ton business, chercher des solutions est nécessaire. Tu dois apprendre à vendre, structurer ton offre, comprendre ton marché, maîtriser certaines stratégies.Mais à partir d'un certain niveau… Continuer à chercher quelqu'un qui te dise quoi faire peut devenir exactement ce qui t'empêche d'accéder à ton plein potentiel.Dans cet épisode, je t'invite à changer complètement de paradigme.Je te partage :
Jetzt ist die Zeit: Aufschieberitis (Procrastination) zu überwinden! *****Sadhguru ist ein Yogi, Mystiker, Visionär, Bestsellerautor und Dichter, der zu den 50 einflussreichsten Menschen Indiens zählt. Seine absolute Klarheit der Wahrnehmung verschafft ihm einen einzigartigen Platz, nicht nur im spirituellen Bereich, sondern auch in der Wirtschaft, im Umweltschutz und auf internationaler Ebene und öffnet eine neue Tür für alles, was er berührt. ☀️ Inner Engineering ist ein kraftvolles Werkzeug, das Dich befähigt, Wohlbefinden in jeden Aspekt Deines Lebens zu bringen. Entwickelt von Sadhguru, bietet dieser Kurs bewährte Methoden, um Dich in einen freudigen, entspannten und konzentrationsfähigen Menschen zu verwandeln, der mühelos mit äußeren Gegebenheiten umgehen kann. Inner Engineering Online auf Deutsch: https://sadhguru.org/IE-DE
In this episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog welcome Shoots for a raw, high-energy roundtable on the realities of building a thriving coaching business. They unpack the psychology of ultra-successful entrepreneurs, the truth about social media "results," how to break the cycle of procrastination, and strategies that actually get business owners to take action. The trio also share frameworks for social media client attraction and finish with a practical "moment of zen" to help coaches push through setbacks and build lasting confidence. Key Topics Covered The Grant Cardone Situation & Ultra-Success Drive Shoots analyzes the legal scrutiny around Grant Cardone, highlighting how relentless pursuit of "more" brings both massive success and massive risks. Key insight: Many household-name entrepreneurs are driven by a deep need for significance and love, which is often misinterpreted as a desire for only money and fame (06:09). Why Ultra-Successful People Often Feel Lonely Even massive financial and societal wins may not create the belonging or love successful people crave (07:12). The bigger the success, the more people often want something from you — not for you. Procrastination, Identity, and Fear: Why Clients Don't "Just Do It" The panel lays out the flywheel of procrastination: Procrastinate → Panic → Guilt → Excuses → Repeat (11:49). The root causes? Fear (often fear of judgment) and flawed self-identity. Coaches are challenged to uncover real drivers, not just address surface-level "procrastination" (13:32). "Net-Net" Explained—Financial Clarity for Coaches Shoots demystifies "net-net," emphasizing how it's the true take-home profit after every deduction — and why coaches must educate clients to look beyond surface figures (10:09). Effective Social Media for Coaches—The Lurkers Matter The person who eventually buys probably won't "like" or comment on your posts. Focus on consistency, not vanity metrics (18:17). Deliver Level 1-2 content, resist the urge to "freestyle," and use frameworks, not random tactics (20:28). Road-tested client examples show big ticket clients come directly from "silent" social followers (19:43). How to Actually Get Clients & Deliver Value Serve first. Provide meaningful insight and help, not just offers. Stick to simple and fundamental principles; complexity repels, simplicity converts (21:19). Powerful Mindset Shifts—Detachment and Self-Validation Rejection is inevitable; client losses, event flops, and setbacks are often a sign you're being nudged in the right direction (28:09). Happiness comes from expectations management, not just outcomes—Charlie Munger's "lower your expectations and increase your happiness automatically" (30:05). Notable Quotes "A king that knows the limits to his desires will rule a lifetime. A king that doesn't… gets taken out." — Shoots "The more you push your success on someone, the less successful they'll make you feel." — Shoots "The problem is always a symptom of a cause. The problem is generally one of two things: fear, and identity." — Shoots "Lurkers are the ones that buy." — Shoots "You're only happy if life meets your expectations… Lower your expectations, and increase your happiness automatically." — Shoots "Don't give your identity away… All you need is within you now. Do you love yourself enough to let it come out—and stay out?" — Shoots Actionable Takeaways Dig Deeper than Procrastination: When a client "won't do the work," look beyond excuses and identify core fears or misaligned self-image. Serve Before Selling: Reach out and help business owners even if it's not a sales call. Be curious, be useful, build trust (16:39). Use the Flywheel Model: Notice procrastination, panic, guilt, and excuses as a cycle. Reframe client conversations to break the loop. Social Media Framework: Be consistent—frequency is less important than not disappearing. Focus on fundamentals, not advanced tips that confuse. Speak to the "five years ago" version of yourself. Use trending content but add your unique angle. Never freestyle—use proven frameworks and scripts. Accept that "lurkers" (non-engagers) drive sales. Ignore vanity metrics. Mindset Reset: Focus on actions you control ("three meaningful conversations a day"). Lower expectations to protect happiness and resilience. Remember: The universe (or your setbacks) may be steering you toward a better outcome. Reframe Rejection: Whether it's lost clients or failed promos, see rejection as vital feedback, not an indictment of self-worth. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ (by Karl Bryan) — for coaches to demonstrate value to prospects AI Business Coaching Dojo (AI agent to automate social posts with a profit-first message) Networking Groups: BNI, local chambers of commerce (implied as valuable from previous system references) Daily Email: Karl Bryan's tactical business coaching email (sign up at focus.com) Books/Thought Leaders: Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor Loved this episode? Subscribe, share, and leave a review. Ready for more actionable strategies? Head to Focused.com for a demo of Profit Acceleration Software™ and grab your daily dose of client-winning insights.
Not Righteous Professing Christians Are "Whitewashed Tombstones" - Pretty on the Outside but Dead on the Inside MESSAGE SUMMARY: A righteousness, that comes from your being in communion with the Holy Spirit, is not like a professing Christian who is really just a "whitewashed tombstone" -- pretty on the outside but dead on the inside. Rather, followers of Jesus are called to live righteous lives, as we are instructed by the Psalmist in Psalms 37:39: “The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble.". Also, Paul tells us in Romans 1:17: “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.'”. In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells us, as His followers, that: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.". In Matthew 5, Jesus tells us, as His followers, that we are different and blessed; and these blessings flow from your living a righteous life in Him. Allow the Holy Spirit to create in you a clean and pure heart. TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I acknowledge that I prefer to ignore and deny my pain and loss. I struggle with seeing how resurrection life can come out of death. Grant me the courage to pay attention to what you are doing, and to wait on you — even when everything in me wants to run away. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 114). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because of I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Procrastination. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Self-Control. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 5:1-48; Romans 1:17; Romans 2:13; Psalms 70a:1-12. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: ““Jesus, Teach Us To Pray””, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB
In Acts 24, we learn about a man who procrastinated, putting off giving his heart to Jesus Christ, and in all likelihood is in Hell today. Learn about the reasons we procrastinate and also some principles on how not to procrastinate
Welcome back to the Level Up Series, where every episode is designed to help you become a more confident, intentional, and fulfilled version of yourself.What if the very thing you've been told leads to success—more choices, more freedom, more opportunities—is actually what's keeping you stuck? In this episode, Lo sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author David Epstein to explore the surprising science behind procrastination, perfectionism, focus, and why embracing constraints may be the key to getting more done and living a more meaningful life. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by endless options, struggled to stay focused, or found yourself waiting for the “perfect” moment to take action, this conversation will challenge the way you think.Lo and David also discuss the unexpected path to long-term fulfillment, sharing research that may completely change how you approach your goals, your career, and your future. This is one of those conversations that will stay with you long after it ends—so be sure to stick around for David's thoughtful (and fun) rapid-fire answers at the end.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Feeling stuck in procrastination and unable to reach your full potential? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares her top 8 tried-and-true productivity strategies to help you let go of overwhelm, show up confidently, and create meaningful progress every day. Learn how to ease up on self-judgment, banish stagnation, set boundaries, avoid time waste, and celebrate every win—big or small. Get ready to play a better, more empowered game of productivity and break free from feeling stuck!Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction to procrastination and its effects00:01:03 Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and sets the episode's theme00:01:50 Overview of 8 productivity strategies00:02:22 Strategy 1: Ease up00:03:58 Strategy 2: Always show up00:05:17 Strategy 3: Play and have fun00:06:37 Strategy 4: Move away from “good/bad” language00:08:47 Strategy 5: Go for no stagnation00:10:05 Strategy 6: Show up for yourself first00:12:24 Strategy 7: No time waste00:13:54 Strategy 8: Always celebrate00:15:54 Free download and closing remarks00:16:30 Subscription, website, and contact informationTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/8strategiesTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP
The Jews' hired lawyer lays out their case against Paul and he responds, not with apologies, defensiveness, or counterattacks, but with a confession about Jesus, the Way, and the resurrection. The trial should have been open and shut, but the governor keeps him around for two years because Felix is hoping for a bribe, and he's alarmed by Paul's teaching about judgement day. At the end of his political term, rather than converting to the faith, Felix leaves Paul—a man he knows to be innocent by this point—in custody as a favor to the Jews. The Rev. Kevin Yoakum, pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Riverview, FL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Acts 24:1-27. To learn more about Christ the King Lutheran, visit ctklcms.org. The book of Acts picks up where the Gospels leave off. Jesus has risen. He has ascended. And now what? Acts answers that question. Luke tells the story of how the Holy Spirit built the Church from a handful of frightened disciples in Jerusalem into a movement that reached Rome itself. Along the way, you get Pentecost, the first sermons, the first martyrs, the conversion of Paul, the first church councils, shipwrecks, riots, and the persistent, stubborn work of God through Word and Sacrament even when His people didn't have a plan. If you've ever wondered how we got from Easter morning to the Church you sit in today, this is the book. Tune in for this new series on Thy Strong Word with Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors as we open up the Book of Acts. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.
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Now, it'll become pretty obvious I don't know a huge amount about camping; but I do know a lot about procrastination. So that's exactly what we're diving into today!✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!
Procrastination is deceptive because we rarely say a direct "no" to God—we just say "later." But delaying what is right exposes our true priorities and holds us back from the very blessings He wants to give us. #FULLTANKwithBroBo #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026 #BoSanchez #DontWaitUntilItsTooLate #Matthew13 #ParableOfTheNet #StopProcrastinating #FaithInAction #SpiritualMaturity #TrulyRichMindset #ChooseGodToday #Grace--- PS. Do you want to help spread God's love too? You can support my mission through Fulltank, the Prayer Room, and other ministries by giving at BuyMeACoffee@BrotherBoSanchez. Together, we can reach more hearts for God!To support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez
Two huge subjects that truly do have an impact on your life. Bill procrastination. Setting bills aside so you can afford food and fuel. Plus, big grocery store chains want to change into digital tagging on the shelves and leaders are calling it wrong and very unsafe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
The neuroscience behind why willpower fails — and what actually works instead Productivity improvement isn't about forcing focus, it's about alignment. Tracy Brinkmann explores the neuroscience of why willpower-driven focus damages your brain and destroys real productivity. Discover how flow states, natural cognitive alignment, and authentic success mindset create sustainable results. Perfect for entrepreneurs tired of hustle culture shortcuts. https://YourSuccessDNA.com https://DarkHorseEntrepreneur.com Tracy argues that struggling to force yourself to work isn't laziness but a neurochemical warning sign of misalignment. It explains that forced focus activates the anterior cingulate cortex (conflict detection), dysregulates dopamine and destabilizes norepinephrine (and acetylcholine), and can intensify default mode network activity, leading to mind-wandering, depletion, and decision fatigue. The host critiques productivity hacks like Pomodoro when used on purpose-conflicting tasks, claiming they can train the brain to associate focus with internal conflict. The alternative is aligned focus, which reduces internal conflict, stabilizes attention chemistry, and enables flow. Listeners are urged to ask three alignment questions before pushing through, distinguish protective resistance from fear-based avoidance, and complete a writing prompt: “The task I keep avoiding is avoiding me because ____.” 00:00 Forced Focus Myth 00:52 Willpower vs Brain 01:15 Conflict Alarm System 02:10 Ego Depletion Chemistry 03:59 Default Mode Rebellion 04:45 Aligned Focus Flow 05:56 Alignment Over Hacks 07:06 Decision Fatigue Spiral 08:44 Three Alignment Questions 10:40 Meaningful Work Triad 13:23 Discern Resistance Types 15:48 Whiskered Wisdom 17:17 Final Takeaway Focus, why cant I focus, procrastination, how to stop procrastinating, neuroscience of focus, forced focus, flow state, what is flow state, burnout symptoms, dopamine, how to increase dopamine naturally, productivity tips, decision fatigue, how to align your goals, authentic success habits, entrepreneurial success habits, habits for success, habits improvement, mindset habits, mindset success, self improvement mindset, success mindset habits, productivity improvement, productivity habits, authentic success habits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
You might think it's just overthinking. Procrastination. Perfectionism. Burnout.But underneath it all?Fear is calling the shots, and you probably don't even realize it.In this raw, honest, and mind-expanding conversation, I'm joined by the incredible Danya Douglas Hunt, a former Olympic Athletic Therapist turned powerhouse mindset coach for high performers. Danya blends neuroscience, quantum physics, and subconscious reprogramming in a way that's equal parts grounded and expansive.Together, we dive into:The sneaky ways fear shows up in everyday life (and business)Why you're not lazy, broken, or behind—you're just stuck in survival modeHow your definitions and internal belief systems are shaping your realityThe ABC Method: a simple yet powerful reframe to shift how you experience hard thingsWhat it actually takes to change your patterns (without shaming yourself into action)Whether you're feeling stuck repeating old food patterns, or just navigating a season of uncertainty - you'll walk away from this episode feeling deeply seen and wildly empowered.Connect with Danya:Website: https://www.danyadouglashunt.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danyadouglashunt/✦Get first access to my brand new free mini- course: Decode Your Food Noise → sabrinamagnan.com/decode-podcast
Two huge subjects that truly do have an impact on your life. Bill procrastination. Setting bills aside so you can afford food and fuel. Plus, big grocery store chains want to change into digital tagging on the shelves and leaders are calling it wrong and very unsafe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Pastor Phelps preaches a sermon on the importance of responding to the gospel immediately, rather than waiting until a better time. Message originally preached Sunday morning July 26, 2026.
Welcome to The Achievers Podcast. I'm your host, Amber Deibert, Performance Coach and creator of Physical Productivity. I help enterprise sellers and high performers stop fighting their wiring, clean up mindset trash, and build work systems that actually match how they're built, so they can sell more, stress less, and take back control of their time and success. Physical Productivity is built on a simple idea: your body is part of your productivity system. Your energy, nervous system, environment, and natural wiring all affect how easy or hard it feels to start. And if you've decided procrastination is just who you are, a flaw baked into your DNA, every stalled task starts to feel like evidence that something is wrong with you. It isn't. In this episode, I'm taking my Work Like You Workout® framework through the lens of procrastination. You'll find yourself in one of six energy types, and I'll give you the exact move to get unstuck for the type that's you. Because procrastination was never an identity. It's a situational response to overwhelm, and your body is usually giving you clues before your brain catches up.
We treat perfectionism like a badge of honor. Igor calls it what it really is: a socially acceptable way for smart people to avoid taking action. In this episode, he makes the case that being a perfectionist is quietly responsible for keeping people broke, stuck, and miserable — and that no trick, method, or pill fixes it. The only cure is building the muscle of imperfect action: launching the campaign, sending the email, shipping the book before it feels ready. Because "ready" doesn't exist, done beats perfect, and nothing you put into the world is ever truly final.
We treat perfectionism like a badge of honor. Igor calls it what it really is: a socially acceptable way for smart people to avoid taking action. In this episode, he makes the case that being a perfectionist is quietly responsible for keeping people broke, stuck, and miserable — and that no trick, method, or pill fixes it. The only cure is building the muscle of imperfect action: launching the campaign, sending the email, shipping the book before it feels ready. Because "ready" doesn't exist, done beats perfect, and nothing you put into the world is ever truly final.
If procrastination is emotional rather than logical, then willpower and better time management were never going to fix it. In this episode of DarrenDaily On-Demand, Darren Hardy delivers three practical methods you can use immediately to manage the emotions driving your procrastination, with no childhood healing or deep self-analysis required. From forgiving yourself for past stalling, to a three-minute rule that shatters inertia, to engineering an environment that makes the right work easy and the wrong distractions hard, Darren lays out a simple system for self-mastery. This episode dives into how to put all three to work on your very next task. Join the A-Team. One Mission. One Team. One Standard. Are you ready to #BeTheException - https://darrenhardy.com/careers/ Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.
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Bestselling and award-winning writers Seth Godin (The Practice), Amie McNee (We Need Your Art), Mason Currey (Daily Rituals) and Bec Evans & Chris Smith (Written) on choosing yourself before anyone else does, protecting the hour you actually have, and why the writing rules you were handed were the rules that worked for someone else. You'll learn Why "grow a thicker skin" is the wrong advice for a writer facing rejection. What shifts when you notice the harshest rejection you face each day is your own. The case for lowering your standards if your ambitions are big. How an hour that doesn't look like writing can still be an hour of writing. What the word discipline shares with the word disciple, and why it changes how a project turns out. A quiet argument for half an hour a day over the perfect routine you can't sustain. Three questions worth asking at the end of every writing session. Why the writing rule that failed you was probably never yours to begin with. When a good outcome hides a bad decision, and what that means for your practice. The difference between talent and skill, and why only one of them applies to writing. Episode Links #150: Seth Godin — Obscurity Is the Enemy, Here's How to Stop Seeking Validation, Find Your Audience and Build a Creative Practice #158: Amie McNee — Creating Without Permission, Overcoming Self-Doubt, Facing Rejection, Building a Life on Your Own Terms, Embracing Social Media as an Artform #177: Mason Currey — Daily Routines and How Artists Work, Focus Time and Protecting Your Best Hours #046: Bec Evans & Chris Smith — Overcome Creative Blocks, Get It Written About the Guests Seth Godin is the author of twenty-plus international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work and have been translated into 39 languages – among them Unleashing the Ideavirus, Permission Marketing, Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, Poke the Box, and All Marketers Are Liars. He writes the most popular marketing blog in the world and speaks to audiences worldwide. He is the founder of the altMBA, the founder and former CEO of Squidoo.com, the former VP of Direct Marketing at Yahoo!, and the founder of the pioneering online startup Yoyodyne. Amie McNee is a trained historian turned creativity coach, writer, and speaker best known for her popular Instagram account, @InspiredtoWrite, and The Unpublished Podcast. She's self-published two historical fiction novels: The Rules Upheld by No One and Regrettably, I Am About to Cause Trouble. Her book We Need Your Art: Stop F*cking Around and Make Something is a manifesto on the vital, human importance of creating. Her most recent novel, To Kill a Queen, a queer historical mystery set in Elizabethan London, was published in 2025. Mason Currey is a writer and editor living in Los Angeles and the author of the Daily Rituals books. In addition to compiling the Daily Rituals books, Currey was a design-magazine editor for ten years, working as the managing editor of Metropolis, the executive editor of Print, a senior editor at Core77, and the programming chair for the 2015 Core77 Conference. His freelance writing has appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, and Slate, and he has delivered talks on the creative process to high school and college students, writers' groups, and the partners of the design consultancy IDEO. He sends out a fortnightly newsletter on routines, rituals, and wriggling through a creative life. His latest book, Making Art and Making a Living: Adventures in Funding a Creative Life, was published by Celadon Books in 2026. Bec Evans and Chris Smith are the co-founders of Prolifiko, a coaching business that helps people build productive writing habits. They met while working together in a bookshop more than 20 years ago and have spent a lifetime writing and working with other writers. Prior to Prolifiko, Bec worked in publishing, led teams of writers and managed a writing centre for Arvon. She's also the award-winning author of How to Have a Happy Hustle. Chris has a background as a ghostwriter and content consultant to global business brands, charities and the public sector. He worked as an agency director before setting up his own communications consultancy and has written for national newspapers and magazines. He is also an award-winning comedy scriptwriter. The authors live in Yorkshire with their dog, Peggy. Their book Written: How to Keep Writing and Build a Habit That Lasts was published by Icon Books. For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!
Oscar-winning producer Steven Puri shares Hollywood storytelling lessons, flow states, and dopamine management tactics to help writers beat procrastination and finish their work.
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, executive function coach Sean McCormick explains why ADHD procrastination is a signal that a task needs a different person, not more willpower.This one is for you if you have been called lazy your whole life and always suspected that word never quite fit what was actually happening.Sean McCormick, M.Ed., is a credentialed education specialist who taught public school special education before he understood his own ADHD. He founded Executive Function Specialists for students, built the Executive Function Coaching Academy to train educators, and co-founded an adult coaching practice called UpSkill Specialists. He joined me for this conversation after we spent three days together at NeuroDiversion 2026.The shift in this episode is small and it changes a lot. Executive function is not a measure of effort, it is a set of brain-based skills involving working memory, self-regulation, and task initiation. Once that lands, the question stops being why can I not make myself do this and starts being what does this task actually need.Here is what comes out of the conversation:- Procrastination often points to a task that needs a different person, which Sean calls who not how.- Constraints create real freedom, and Sean explains the fixed non-negotiables he keeps in every week.- One full unscheduled day, phone off, does more for an ADHD brain than another productivity system.- Sean shares what five years of sobriety did for his focus, decision making, and follow-through.CONNECT WITH SEAN MCCORMICKUpSkill Specialists, his adult executive function coaching practice: https://www.upskillspecialists.com/For educators thinking about coaching, the Executive Function Coaching Academy: https://www.executivefunctioncoachingacademy.com/CONNECT WITH KYWebsite: https://thevibewithky.com/Patreon, for the ADHD Deep Dive Library, exclusive neurodivergent content, and the Reverse The Mic segment that is not available anywhere else online: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook subscription, for the ADHD Deep Dive Library, exclusive neurodivergent content, and the Reverse The Mic segment that is not available anywhere else online: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyThe ADHD Vibe Store: https://thevibewithky.podia.com/This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
Procrastination has always been blamed on laziness, weak discipline, or poor time management. In this episode of DarrenDaily On-Demand, Darren Hardy makes the case that all of that is wrong, and that the smartest, most disciplined people still procrastinate for a reason no productivity hack can fix. Drawing on research from Dr. Tim Pychyl and the Procrastination Research Group at the University of Ottawa, Darren reveals what procrastination actually is, and why it has nothing to do with managing your time. This episode dives into the true root cause, and sets up the ways to finally work around it. Join the A-Team. One Mission. One Team. One Standard. Are you ready to #BeTheException - https://darrenhardy.com/careers/ Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.
What if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of capability… but a lack of belief in your own capability?You've worked hard. You've built the experience. You deliver results. Yet somehow, you still find yourself questioning whether you're ready for the next opportunity.Sound familiar?In this episode of The Lucy Gernon Show, I dive deep into the hidden ways imposter syndrome shows up in the lives and careers of high-achieving women. Drawing on my own corporate leadership experience and years of coaching senior female leaders, I am revealing why imposter syndrome isn't simply self-doubt, it's a self-protection mechanism that keeps talented women playing smaller than they deserve.If you're ready to stop waiting for permission, trust yourself more, and lead with greater confidence, this conversation will give you the mindset shifts you've been looking for.
Your breakthrough may not be the dramatic, life-changing moment you've been waiting for—it may be one small decision away. In this episode, we reveal why the biggest transformations often begin with simple, consistent steps rooted in faith, discipline, and obedience to God.So many of us delay change because we're waiting for the "perfect moment." We believe breakthrough has to be huge before it counts. But what if God is inviting you into a series of small breakthroughs that slowly transform your health, relationships, faith, career, mindset, or purpose?In this heartfelt conversation, we share personal breakthroughs we've experienced recently, from writing a book despite self-doubt to finding God's peace amid painful circumstances to discovering how daily discipline creates lasting transformation.You'll learn why breakthrough isn't measured by its size; it's measured by whether you're moving forward.Whether you're feeling stuck spiritually, emotionally, physically, or professionally, this episode will encourage you to stop waiting for the "big moment" and start taking the next faithful step today.Podcast Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:20] What Is a Real Breakthrough?[04:30] Goals vs. Breakthroughs[05:20] Areas of Life That Need Breakthrough[07:10] Small Wins Lead to Big Change[08:32] Todd's Book Breakthrough[10:31] Overcoming Self-Doubt & Procrastination[12:07] Finish What God Called You to Do[14:28] Wendie's Personal Breakthrough[15:50] Finding God in Difficult Seasons[16:46] Trusting God's Promises[18:36] Building Discipline Through Daily Habits[20:10] The Broken Window Effect[23:12] Wendie's Four-Year Push-Up Habit[24:50] The Simple Breakthrough[25:50] Why Most People Stay Stuck[26:41] Name It. Date It. Start It.[28:57] Your Next Breakthrough Starts Today[29:58] Final EncouragementResources Mentioned
We can all procrastinate from time to time, some more than others, but did you know that there are nine different types of it?Dr. Mark Rowe, author and Medical Doctor, joins Seán to discuss.
Procrastination isn't laziness—it's emotion dysregulation driven by fear. Learn how deadline-driven productivity habits and fear-based urgency can boost your success mindset when weaponized with self-awareness. Tracy breaks down hyperbolic discounting, temporal motivation theory, and a 6-month self-experiment using public accountability and financial stakes—plus the hidden costs of sustained fear-based performance and how 90-minute work blocks create sustainable pressure. https://YourSuccessDNA.com The episode argues that procrastination is driven by fear and emotion misregulation, not laziness or poor time management, and explains how fear-based urgency can be redirected into productivity. The speaker describes a six-month self-experiment using an artificial public deadline, social accountability, and a financial penalty to trigger pressure, citing hyperbolic discounting, Piers Steel's temporal motivation theory, and Tim Pychyl's research on procrastination. Working in 90-minute blocks aligned with ultradian rhythms, the speaker finished early with high-quality output but then experienced relationship strain, disrupted sleep, and stress-related downsides, warning that chronic stress escalates and becomes unsustainable. A moderated approach using smaller escalating deadlines is presented, along with a final action step: choose one project and tell one person you'll complete a meaningful first step within a week. 00:00 Procrastination Is Fear 00:38 Weaponize The Dread 01:16 The Fake Deadline Experiment 02:00 Behavioral Science Of Stakes 03:57 Procrastination Is Emotion 04:37 90 Minute Panic Cycles 06:10 Fear Boosts Execution 06:54 The Hidden Burnout Cost 08:45 The Escalation Trap 09:48 A Safer Fear Protocol 11:19 When Fear Becomes Manipulation 12:17 Choose Your Tradeoff 13:07 Key Takeaway 14:35 One Week Accountability Challenge 15:12 Final Rally Procrastination, how to stop procrastinating, procrastination and anxiety, productivity, fear-based productivity, why do I procrastinate, productivity tips, deadline pressure, motivation, overcoming fear of failure, fear of failure, neuroscience, neuroscience of procrastination, emotional regulation, how to beat overwhelm, get things done, self help, personal development, personal growth, productivity habits, success mindset, productivity improvement, emotional fitness, deadline psychology, achieving success habits, authentic success habits, entrepreneurial success habits, habits for success, habits improvement, mindset habits, mindset success, self improvement habits, self improvement mindset, success mindset habits Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode OverviewIn this episode of The Uncertainty Edge, host Sam Sivarajan sits down with Jeff Panik, founder of Balance Wealth Partners and a financial advisor with nearly 26 years of experience. A first-generation college graduate who enlisted in the U.S. Army to pay off student loans, Jeff has built his career around filling the financial education gap that leaves so many young adults — and pre-retirees — to figure it out alone. From the dangers of buy now pay later to the hidden complexity of retirement planning, this episode is packed with practical, jargon-free guidance for advisors and clients alike. Key Quote“Perfect is the enemy of great — especially when it comes to taking action with your finances.” — Jeff Panik Key Takeaways• Financial literacy is still a crisis — lobbying from credit and lending industries actively works against educating young consumers, leaving them vulnerable before the race even starts.• Ask three questions before any purchase: Do I really need this? What will it truly cost me? How long will I be paying for it?• Procrastination is the enemy. Taking imperfect action — even saving $25 a month — compounds into financial resilience over time.• Retirement planning is a two-year process, not a weekend project. The financial puzzle is unique to every individual; stop copying what your neighbour is doing. Sound Bites• “If someone says something is perfect, you probably want to run from it.”• “Financial fog causes people to freeze — and freezing is often the worst decision of all.”• “Run your own race. You don't have their training, their fitness, or their starting line.”• “You can have all the money in the world, but if you don't have your health and your mind, the money doesn't matter much.” Topics Discussed00:02 — Introduction: Jeff's Journey from Student Debt to Financial Advisor05:03 — The Financial Literacy Crisis & Why the System Isn't Helping10:45 — Buy Now Pay Later, Influencers & the Clickbait Economy15:47 — Standing at the Starting Line: Critical Early Financial Decisions27:08 — The Pre-Retirement Puzzle: Planning the Transition Right37:41 — The Future of Financial Advising & the Great Wealth Transfer Resources MentionedLearn more about Jeff Panik and Balance Wealth Partners:jeffreypanik.com Stay Connected with The Uncertainty E.D.G.E.• Join the conversation on LinkedIn — share your thoughts and connect with other forward-thinking leaders.• Explore more insights on Sam's website.• Check out Sam's Two Free Substack newsletters: theuncertaintyedge.com and thegoodhumanpractice.com
"What we aren't changing, we are choosing." ~ Laurie Buchanan and, “What we condone we codify.” ~ Bill Crawford, PhD( https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Ça y est les copinous, je suis en tracances !Et nous, les freelances, on est censés être les experts des tracances, non ? Après tout, si on peut bosser d'un peu partout avec un ordi, on pourrait changer de décor quand bon nous semble. Mais est-ce qu'on s'empare vraiment de cette liberté ?Je te raconte ce que j'aimerais que ce changement de cadre bouscule dans ma façon de travailler… et ce qui se passe vraiment pour l'instant.Et toi, tu pars en tracances ? Tu bosses exactement pareil, avec juste le décor qui change ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin
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Stop Waiting: How to Take Action and Create OpportunitiesHave you ever found yourself saying, "I'll do it when things get better"? Maybe it's about starting a business, having that difficult conversation, or launching a new project. This mindset, although it seems logical, could be one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves. In this post, we'll explore why waiting for the perfect moment can hold you back and how taking action now can lead to success. ### Understanding the Myth of the Perfect TimeMany of us believe that we need to be completely ready before we take the next step. We convince ourselves that one more class, one more book, or one more certification will eliminate all uncertainties. But the truth is, the perfect time doesn't exist. Life is constantly moving, and opportunities don't pause for our readiness.When faced with a negotiation or a tough conversation, waiting for confidence to catch up will only lead to missed opportunities. Instead, recognize that action precedes confidence. Think about learning to ride a bike: you didn't wait until you felt confident; you got on the bike, wobbled, and fell a few times. Over time, your confidence grew alongside your experience.### The Cost of WaitingWaiting can feel safe, but it comes at a cost. For every day you postpone that conversation or delay creating content, someone else is stepping up and seizing the opportunity. Consider this: each week you hesitate to build your business, another entrepreneur might be capturing the clients you hope to work with.It's essential to challenge yourself. Ask: "What decision have I been postponing because I'm waiting to feel ready?" Acknowledging that uncertainty never fully disappears is key. Instead of allowing it to paralyze you, focus on becoming stronger than your fear.### The Power of WillingnessThe most successful individuals didn't wait for permission or the perfect time; they gave themselves permission to act. They learned to move forward even when fear was present. The challenge is to identify one thing you've been waiting to do—make that phone call, schedule that meeting, or start that project. Take a step today, not tomorrow. Remember, opportunities won't announce their arrival; they will simply fade away if you don't act. ### Taking Action: Your Next StepsHere's your challenge: identify the one thing you've been postponing. Is it a tough conversation, launching a project, or pursuing a new career? Whatever it is, commit to taking one action today that will bring you closer to your goal. Remember, productive people don't wait for opportunities; they prepare, act, and grow while others are still waiting. ### Key Takeaways- The perfect time to act doesn't exist; waiting holds you back.- Confidence is built through action, not the other way around.- Identify decisions you've been postponing and take action today.- Don't wait for permission; give yourself the go-ahead to pursue your goals.### Frequently Asked Questions**Why is waiting for the perfect time detrimental?** Waiting for the perfect moment can lead to missed opportunities, as life continues to move forward regardless of your readiness.**How can I overcome my fear of taking action?** Recognize that uncertainty never fully disappears. Focus on taking small steps and building your confidence through experience.**What should I do if I feel overwhelmed?** Break your goals into smaller, manageable tasks and tackle them one at a time. This helps reduce overwhelm and fosters progress.**Can taking action really lead to success?** Yes, taking action is often the catalyst for success. It allows you to learn, adapt, and seize opportunities as they arise.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/productive-not-busy-podcast-with-wayne-weathersby--6261465/support. Subscribe today and join a community that's growing stronger every week. The Productive NOT Busy Podcast isn't just a show—it's your playbook for creating momentum, building confidence, and living life on purpose.
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Ever wonder why you struggle to finish what you start? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li reveals the common reasons tasks remain unfinished—from distractions and overwhelm to the "murky middle" of messy projects. She shares practical strategies and mindset resets to help you finally close those open loops, boost your self-trust, and become someone who completes what matters most.Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:01:39 Importance and complexity of finishing tasks00:02:34 Reasons we don't finish things00:03:33 Team dynamics and "open loops"00:04:36 The messy “middle” of a task00:05:20 Decluttering as an example of losing momentum00:06:55 Difficulty reorienting after distraction00:07:15 Concrete techniques: lists, brain dumps00:08:17 Timers and music for focus00:09:35 Subtle factors in finishing projects00:10:25 Allowing yourself to be a beginner00:12:01 The importance of strategic rest00:13:18 Commitment and honest self-assessment00:14:49 Strengthening the value of the end goal00:15:57 Visualizing the finished result00:16:49 Practicing the identity of an accomplished person00:18:02 Quick summary of core strategies00:19:20 Invitation to connect and further resources00:20:08 Closing remarksTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/finishedTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP
The hosts share their own personal battles with relational perfectionism and outline how an over-attunement to others can cause a person to completely lose touch with their own identity. This conversation offers a deeply validating look at why we overcommit, how avoidance morphs into procrastination, and practical DBT-based tools to break the cycle. Tune in to Discover: The Root of People Pleasing: Why the automatic urge to say "yes" is actually a survival skill designed to avoid the discomfort of conflict, disapproval, or rejection. Kindness vs. People Pleasing: The critical psychological boundary that separates an intrinsic desire to help from an anxiety-driven fear of loss or obligation. The Irritability Mask: How chronic people pleasing breeds hidden resentment and unmet expectations, frequently surfacing as anxiety-fueled irritability. The Anxiety-Procrastination Loop: How tasks tied to a person's self-worth become emotionally loaded, forcing the brain into a loop of stress, avoidance, and intensified guilt. The Courtroom of Guilt: Why people pleasers naturally adopt an "innocent until proven guilty" mindset in relationships and how to challenge it. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com We'd love to hear from you! Follow along:InstagramFacebookNystrom & Associates
This episode is brought to you by The 10 Second Inbox—a small, tactical system for taming email without chasing inbox zero. One ten-second decision per message, one calm inbox you can glance at and close. It's launch priced at $29 (reg. $49) through July 26th. Get it at mikevardy.com/10secondinbox (code INBOXTODAY auto-applies).We tend to treat procrastination like a willpower leak — something we could plug if we just tried harder, planned better, or bought the right system. Robin J Emdon makes the case that we've been aiming at the wrong target entirely. Procrastination isn't a discipline failure; it's an emotional one. It's a survival instinct doing exactly what it was built to do, which is why "try harder" so rarely works and why the cupboard full of abandoned planners keeps growing.Robin trained as a life coach with Tony Robbins back in 2001, raised two sons on his own, and then had a coffee-shop epiphany in 2019 that sent him through more than 900 studies on procrastination. The result is his book, Get Resultsology: The Science of Getting Stuff Done — an arts-and-humanities translation of the science into plain English. Our conversation moves from why we stall, to why goals can quietly make it worse, to the one thing that actually pulls us forward: a clear sense of who we're becoming.Six Discussion PointsProcrastination is a survival instinct, not a character flaw — it runs on threat and reward, and the thing you avoid usually feels worse than the thing you escape into.Order matters more than effort: understanding has to come before strategy, and momentum has to be built before motivation inevitably runs dry.Goals can manufacture the very stalling they're meant to cure, because a goal creates obligation, and obligation creates stress.A personal life vision isn't a goal — it's identity, and it's what makes a small act like doing the dishes connect to a fifteen-year future."Productive" procrastination — the tidy garage, the cleared desk — is rationalization wearing a checkmark.There is no universal system; mastery is finding what fits your wiring and letting go of the borrowed habits that don't.Three Connection PointsRobin gives away the full, unabridged book as a free PDF hereFind Robin on LinkedIn (Robin J Emdon) — he replies to every message personally.If this episode has you wanting to slow down before you speed up, my TimeCrafting overview maps onto Robin's "understand first" ideaIf you've ever ended a day wondering where the hours went — busy the whole time, yet somehow off the thing that mattered — this conversation will land. Robin's reframe is freeing precisely because it stops asking you to white-knuckle your way to better habits and starts asking a quieter question: who are you trying to become, and is this moment moving you toward that person? Sit with that one. Then have a listen, and let it shape how you spend the next hour.If this episode resonated, I'm exploring ideas like these more deeply in my upcoming book, Productiveness. You can follow along as it takes shape at mikevardy.com/productiveness.
Feeling stuck in a cycle of procrastination, resistance, and avoidance? If you're running a business with an ADHD brain, it's time to stop fighting your nervous system and start listening to it. Understanding ADHD means recognizing that your resistance is data. In this episode of the ADHD-ish™ Podcast, part of the Reframing ADHD Traits as Business Strategy series, I challenge the mainstream productivity tips, and offer a new perspective: Procrastination isn't always the enemy—it's often vital business information.3 Key Takeaways:Procrastination is a signal, not a personal failing. Your nervous system might be telling you something important about your business, like a task you've outgrown or a decision you haven't fully made. This is how ADHD neurodiversity communicates through resistance.Five “signals” behind resistance: Delegation (tasks you should hand off), Decision (incomplete choices), Sunset (offers you need to let go), Revenue (underpriced work), and Clarity (undefined scope/stakes). Most productivity tips miss these underlying issues entirely.Don't override, diagnose first. Before pushing through with more discipline, ask “What is this resistance telling me?”—then act on the real issue behind your avoidance. This diagnostic approach honors ADHD neurodiversity.The Reframe: Procrastination is regulatory, NOT motivational.Your nervous system is sending a protective signal, not exposing a character flaw or lack of discipline. For ADHD neurodiversity, this shows up when something is off below the surface—even if you don't consciously know what it is. This is why traditional productivity tips often fail.Next time you find yourself stuck, don't reach for another productivity hack. Instead, ask: “What is my resistance trying to tell me?” Then act on the message, not just the task. Your business, and your brain, will thank you. This is what working with ADHD neurodiversity—rather than against it—actually looks like.Other episodes in the series:Ep #315: How Successful ADHD Entrepreneurs Trigger Hyperfocus on DemandEp #317: Time Blindness is a Pricing Problem, Not Just a Productivity ProblemEp #321: The Recurring Revenue Trap: The Hidden Cost of Stable IncomeLooking for an ADHD-informed business coach that is available on demand? Sign up for my digital clone, Di AI Beta access is still free and available now!Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human.Want help to reimagine business with your ADHD traits in mind? Schedule a free consultation to explore 1:1 ADHD entrepreneur coaching with ADHD business strategist and coach, serial business owner, and former licensed psychotherapist, Diann Wingert.For more ADHD-informed business strategies, follow ADHD-ish for the rest of the Reframing Your ADHD Traits as Business Strategies, as well as inspiring guest interviews and real client success stories! Subscribe/Follow ADHD-ish on Apple or Spotify© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.
What if the reason you're not following through has nothing to do with being lazy? What if you're not broken, unmotivated, or undisciplined? What if you just need a better way to get yourself started? In this must-listen episode of I Dare You, I sit down with Dr. Russell Ramsay, one of the world's leading experts on adult ADHD. Dr. Ramsay is a psychologist specializing in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD, an internationally recognized speaker, a CHADD Hall of Fame inductee, and the author of six books — including his brand-new book, Once I Get Started: The Adult ADHD Program for Turning Your Intentions Into Actions. And this conversation is not just for people with ADHD. It's for you if you've ever said, “I know what I need to do… so why am I not doing it?” Dr. Ramsay breaks down why procrastination is not always a willpower problem, why ADHD is so misunderstood, and why the gap between your intentions and your actions can be changed with small, practical strategies. This episode will help you understand your brain, stop beating yourself up, and take the next small step from stuck to started. Plus — this is a big deal — I Dare You listeners get FREE access to the Atomic Habits-inspired Toolkit, created to help you reset, refocus, and build the habits that move you toward the life you actually want. Get your FREE Atomic Habits Toolkit at idareyoupod.com. Listen now. Take the smallest next step. I dare you. Follow Dr. Russell Ramsay: www.cbt4adhd.com Instagram: @cbt4adhd
Feeling stuck in a cycle of procrastination, resistance, and avoidance? If you're running a business with an ADHD brain, it's time to stop fighting your nervous system and start listening to it. Understanding ADHD means recognizing that your resistance is data. In this episode of the ADHD-ish™ Podcast, part of the Reframing ADHD Traits as Business Strategy series, I challenge the mainstream productivity tips, and offer a new perspective: Procrastination isn't always the enemy—it's often vital business information.3 Key Takeaways:Procrastination is a signal, not a personal failing. Your nervous system might be telling you something important about your business, like a task you've outgrown or a decision you haven't fully made. This is how ADHD neurodiversity communicates through resistance.Five “signals” behind resistance: Delegation (tasks you should hand off), Decision (incomplete choices), Sunset (offers you need to let go), Revenue (underpriced work), and Clarity (undefined scope/stakes). Most productivity tips miss these underlying issues entirely.Don't override, diagnose first. Before pushing through with more discipline, ask “What is this resistance telling me?”—then act on the real issue behind your avoidance. This diagnostic approach honors ADHD neurodiversity.The Reframe: Procrastination is regulatory, NOT motivational.Your nervous system is sending a protective signal, not exposing a character flaw or lack of discipline. For ADHD neurodiversity, this shows up when something is off below the surface—even if you don't consciously know what it is. This is why traditional productivity tips often fail.Next time you find yourself stuck, don't reach for another productivity hack. Instead, ask: “What is my resistance trying to tell me?” Then act on the message, not just the task. Your business, and your brain, will thank you. This is what working with ADHD neurodiversity—rather than against it—actually looks like.Other episodes in the series:Ep #315: How Successful ADHD Entrepreneurs Trigger Hyperfocus on DemandEp #317: Time Blindness is a Pricing Problem, Not Just a Productivity ProblemEp #321: The Recurring Revenue Trap: The Hidden Cost of Stable IncomeLooking for an ADHD-informed business coach that is available on demand? Sign up for my digital clone, Di AI Beta access is still free and available now!Your ADHD-ish ™ host, Diann Wingert Diann Wingert is a business strategist, coach, serial entrepreneur, former psychotherapist, and passionate thought leader at the intersection of ADHD and entrepreneurship. Diann is the creator of The ADHD-ish ™ Method, a practicing Buddhist, dog mom, and relentlessly curious human.Want help to reimagine business with your ADHD traits in mind? Schedule a free consultation to explore 1:1 ADHD entrepreneur coaching with ADHD business strategist and coach, serial business owner, and former licensed psychotherapist, Diann Wingert.For more ADHD-informed business strategies, follow ADHD-ish for the rest of the Reframing Your ADHD Traits as Business Strategies, as well as inspiring guest interviews and real client success stories! Subscribe/Follow ADHD-ish on Apple or Spotify© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.
The Minimalist speak with author Jon Acuff about whether procrastination is a type of hoarding, the difference between rest and hesitation, small actions that break the procrastination cycle, a popular decluttering rule that backfired on one of our listeners, and more! Discussed in this episode: What is "strategic apathy?" (2:06) Is procrastination just another form of hoarding? (6:23) Why do so many of us wait for permission that no one is ever going to give us? (11:05) What's the difference between rest and hesitation? (20:53) What's the smallest action someone can take today that genuinely interrupts the procrastination cycle? (23:33) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua is going on a solo tour. (28:00) Listener Tip: Is buying items in bulk ever a sneaky form of procrastination? (31:12) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast
Can you have ADHD and still be a perfectionist?Absolutely. In fact, perfectionism is surprisingly common among adults with ADHD, even if your house is messy, you're always running late, or you don't fit the stereotype of a "perfectionist."In this episode, you'll learn:• Why ADHD and perfectionism often go together• How perfectionism can lead to procrastination, burnout, and overwhelm• The difference between having high standards and being a perfectionist• Why all-or-nothing thinking makes it harder to get things done• How perfectionism can become a coping strategy for anxiety and self-doubt• A simple mindset shift to help you let go of perfectionism and make progressIf you've ever delayed starting a project, spent hours trying to make something "just right," or felt like your work is never good enough, this episode will help you understand why perfectionism happens with ADHD and how to move forward with more confidence and less stress.Remember: B-level work that's finished wins every time.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Are you stuck procrastinating and struggling to move forward on something important? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li reveals the 5-step process she uses with clients to bridge the gap between procrastination and progress—all within just seven days. Learn how to choose a specific goal, commit fully, track your efforts, and cultivate the identity of a doer. Get quick, practical strategies to develop new habits, overcome avoidance, and experience the profound satisfaction of getting things done.Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:01:20 Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and her approach00:02:03 Insight into procrastination, using a laundry room example00:03:38 Impact of procrastination: increased stress and loss of satisfaction00:04:19 Strategy for quick habit building: the seven-day framework00:06:41 Five steps to bridge the gap from procrastination to progress00:06:48 Step 1: Choose and define one specific focus for the week00:07:56 Step 2: Full commitment to the chosen project00:09:42 Step 3: Limit focus to a five-to-seven-day framework00:10:41 Step 4: Track both efforts and progress during the experiment00:12:46 Step 5: Cultivate a new, proactive identity00:14:43 Research on habit formation timelines00:15:38 Key message: belief in oneself is the biggest block, not external factors00:16:36 Invitation to share wins and download a free worksheet00:17:46 Outro, website, and ways to connectTo get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/habitsuccessTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP
Send us Fan MailSobriety can take away the drinking, but it does not automatically fix the part of us that avoids uncomfortable things. In this episode, Matt and Steve talk about the everyday tasks that can become weirdly heavy in recovery: making the phone call, going back to the dentist, dealing with money, choosing a contractor, or finally handling the thing we've been putting off.This conversation is about the anxiety that builds when we avoid, and the relief that often comes from taking one small action. Matt and Steve get honest about how avoidance still shows up in sober life, why it can feel worse once you know better, and how breaking the task down can make the next right thing feel possible.Support the show
Perfectionism is not always excellence. Sometimes it is procrastination wearing a suit. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why perfectionism kills momentum and why entrepreneurs need to launch before everything feels flawless. Let's be real… If you spend months tweaking your website… Rewriting your sales copy… Changing the logo… And waiting until the offer feels perfect… You are not protecting the business. You are hiding from the market. In this episode, you'll learn: Why perfectionism is often a fear response How waiting for flawless kills your speed to market Why paying customers are the best source of feedback How messy action creates momentum, data, and revenue The truth is simple: The market does not reward the perfect idea sitting in your notebook. It rewards the offer that is live. The product that is tested. The pitch that is made. The service that is sold. And the founder willing to fix the leaks in real time. High-level operators do not build in a vacuum. They launch fast. They collect feedback. They make adjustments. They improve version two. And they keep moving while everyone else is still polishing. Done is better than perfect. Launch the offer. Collect the data. Fix the leaks. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You'll never get through your to-do list. And honestly, that's the best news you'll hear all day. Oliver Burkeman's 4,000 Weeks argues that our obsession with time management is making us less happy and less effective. The book flips conventional wisdom — what if procrastination isn't a bug but a feature? What if doing fewer things is the real productivity hack? Sam breaks down seven counterintuitive lessons from existential psychology that challenge the hustler mentality. You'll learn where the efficiency mindset came from (spoiler: factories), why Warren Buffett tells people to ignore 80% of their goals, and how embracing imperfection beats any time-blocking system. The core insight? You have roughly 4,000 weeks on this planet. Spending all of them optimizing is the real waste of time. Use the 25-goal method: pick your top 5, actively ignore the rest Schedule unstructured time — procrastination fuels creative problem-solving Treat each week as finite — a visual countdown changes everything Hit play and discover why doing less might be the most productive decision you ever make. SPONSORS
The most expensive sentence I've ever said is "I'll start tomorrow." Not because I said it once, but because I said it every day for years, quietly, in the area of my life that mattered most. When I recently asked you on Instagram what keeps you from following through, more than half of you named the same thing I struggled with: procrastination. So this is the one episode I want you to never need another one for. In this episode I'm breaking down why you actually procrastinate (it's simpler than you've been told), why putting something off doesn't relieve it but ages it, and the two moves that get you out: make later loud, and make starting cheap. I'll show you why the task was never the hard part, why starting is, and the one skill that beats procrastination almost every time. And I'll give you something to do in the next two minutes, because I refuse to let listening to this be the way you procrastinate today. If you've ever wanted something badly and still handed it to tomorrow, this one's for you. In this episode: Why listening to procrastination advice can be a form of procrastination Why ease wins in the moment (loud vs. silent) and what to do about it The difference between relieving a task and avoiding it Why you pay for the thing whether you do it or not, and how to pay only once Activation energy: why starting costs more than continuing The lie of "do it or don't do it," and the creative third option that's always there How to be a two-minute person Why momentum is its own kind of rest A few lines worth sitting with: "You're going to pay for this task whether you do it or not. The only question is how many times." "When you put it off, you didn't get rid of it. You aged it." "What I was missing wasn't discipline. It was creativity." "I don't want to call you out. I want to call you up." Ready to stop losing the negotiation? Procrastination is the conversation you have with yourself in the seconds before a choice, where you talk yourself into "not right now" and win, against yourself. DEFENSE Foundations is four weeks of guided practice for exactly those seconds. The cart is open now and we begin July 1st. Join us: elizabethbenton.com/defense/
Procrastination is a disease there is no cure or pill for. No magic phrase. It's all about having the right mindset. My brain and my body are programmed to protect myself and my family. I do some dangerous things to put my body in pain. Going to the gym. Staying focused at work. I have to kick out that little bitch voice out of my head and replace it with the real Ryan Stewman voice. Let me remind you....... God rewards the action takers. The hustlers. Many people like to wait on God, on other people........on themselves. If you do what the 99% do, you'll continue to wait. As soon as an idea comes into your mind, do it. God gives you the idea, and it's up to you to take action. The way you get rid of procrastination is to kill that little voice that tells you to wait.......the bitch voice. If you think it, do it. Do it now! Do it! About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential. Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/ Rise Above
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Every leader has something they keep putting off. In this episode, Jon Acuff joins Craig to name the procrastination cycle holding leaders back and how to build the habits and mindsets that move you from hesitation to real action. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/productivity-expert-stop-procrastinating-on-what-matters-most-jon-acuff. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY