The Art of Making A Plan (That Actually Works) I EP 115

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Nov 18, 2025

Discover how to transform busyness into productivity with effective systems. Learn the 30-Day Vision Framework to identify impactful actions and set your Monthly North Star. Matt shares insights on radical deletion to eliminate distractions and streamline focus. Explore the North Star Principle for team alignment and create clear goals with a unique cascade approach. Finally, harness AI to operationalize systems and scale your business smarter. Embrace the freedom that comes with building a business that supports your life.

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INSIGHT

Busy Isn’t Productive

Being busy isn't the same as being productive; long hours can hide burnout.
Matt Gray switched to systems and scaled multiple profitable businesses while regaining freedom.

ADVICE

Design A Focused 30-Day Vision

Use a 30-day vision to find the 4% of actions that produce 64% of results.
Define one monthly word, a dream outcome, feelings, and the single domino task to focus on.

ADVICE

Run Radical Deletion First

Do a radical deletion audit to remove distracting habits, people, and projects.
Then automate or delegate remaining tasks so you only keep your zone of brilliance.

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Being busy isn’t the same as being productive.

For years, I worked 16-hour days, thinking I was making progress, until I realized I was just burning out. The moment I started building systems, everything changed.

Today, I’ve built and scaled multiple seven-figure online businesses that generate profit and freedom. In this video, I’ll walk you through the five core systems that will help you hit your goals faster, reclaim your time, and finally build a business that works for you, not the other way around.

By the end, you’ll know exactly how to design a month that moves the needle, delete distractions that drain your energy, align your work with your North Star, blueprint your business, and leverage AI to scale smarter.

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00:00 - Intro

00:37 - System 1: The 30-Day Vision

02:18 - Setting Big Goals That Actually Matter

04:14 - System 2: Radical Deletion

07:28 - Removing Distractions and Toxic Habits

09:42 - System 3: The North Star Principle

12:55 - Turning Your Vision Into Measurable Milestones

16:08 - System 4: Drawing the Blueprint

19:22 - Mapping and Assigning Ownership in Your Business

23:10 - System 5: AI Eats Systems for Breakfast

26:04 - Turning Claude Into Your Personal COO

28:45 - Final Takeaways — Freedom Through Systems

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Disclaimer: Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. This video shares my personal experience and growth building businesses over 15+ years of consistent effort. Your results will vary depending on your own actions, strategies, and circumstances.