3 Ways to Beat Procrastination & Master Self-Discipline EP 1294

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Jul 18, 2022

Discover how procrastination affects our lives and learn a structured three-step approach to combat it. Explore the transformative power of self-love and self-awareness, as well as practical exercises like the 'cookie jar' concept. Uncover the importance of having a vision for your life and how it aligns with achieving goals. The Five Second Rule is introduced as a quick method to take decisive action. Gain insights into cultivating discipline through support networks and identity-based habits for lasting change.

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ADVICE

Create a Vision

Create a compelling vision for your life to overcome procrastination.
Without a clear vision, you'll feel aimless, like driving without a map.

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INSIGHT

Narrative Void

Humans have an innate need for purpose, a narrative void.
Without a compelling story to be a part of, we feel lost and unfulfilled, leading to procrastination.

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ANECDOTE

Lewis Howes's Mission

Lewis Howes achieved goals like becoming an All-American athlete and making his first million but still felt empty.
This changed after launching the School of Greatness and defining a mission to impact 100 million lives weekly.

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Cultivating Self-Love to Overcome Procrastination

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The Power of Self-Love and Accountability in Overcoming Procrastination

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Harnessing Discipline Through the Five Second Rule

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Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies for Action

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THE 5 SECOND RULE

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE, WORK, AND CONFIDENCE WITH EVERYDAY COURAGE

Mel Robbins

In 'The 5 Second Rule', Mel Robbins presents a simple yet powerful technique to overcome fear, self-doubt, and procrastination. The rule involves counting down from five and taking immediate action when an impulse to act arises, thereby interrupting the brain's tendency to default to safety and inaction. This behavioral activation strategy is based on Mel's personal experiences and research into overcoming barriers to self-confidence and clarity. The book aims to help readers build everyday courage and live up to their full potential by acting despite their fears and doubts.

Atomic Habits

James Clear

Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth.

Can't Hurt Me

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

David Goggins

In 'Can't Hurt Me,' David Goggins shares his astonishing life story, from a childhood marred by poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse to becoming a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The book reveals Goggins' philosophy, known as the '40% Rule,' which suggests that most people only tap into 40% of their capabilities. He provides a wealth of practical strategies and principles for personal development, emphasizing self-discipline, accountability, and the necessity of embracing discomfort to unlock personal transformation. Goggins' story and advice serve as a blueprint for readers to push past their perceived limits, confront their fears, and unleash their full potential.

Take the stairs

Rory Vaden

Building A StoryBrand

Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen

Donald Miller

In this book, Donald Miller presents the StoryBrand Framework, a proven system to help businesses effectively communicate with their customers. The framework is based on the seven universal elements of powerful stories, which include identifying the customer's desires, problems, and the role of the guide who provides a plan and calls to action. Miller emphasizes the importance of simplifying brand messages, creating clear and compelling marketing materials, and positioning the brand as a guide rather than a hero. This approach has helped numerous businesses, from small startups to large corporations, to significantly improve their customer engagement and revenue.

How to Change

The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Katy Milkman

In this ground-breaking book, Katy Milkman reveals a proven path to help readers move from where they are to where they want to be. Drawing on her original research and the work of her world-renowned scientific collaborators, Milkman shares strategic methods for identifying and overcoming common barriers to change, such as impulsivity, procrastination, and forgetfulness. The book offers innovative approaches like 'temptation bundling,' using timely reminders, and creating 'set-it-and-forget-it systems' to make change more achievable. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring solutions to specific roadblocks and using science to stack the deck in favor of successful change.

We often think there will always be next year, or another “at bat”, or another opportunity in everything we do. But what if that isn’t true? What if the opportunities and the circumstances we have at this very moment are all we’ll ever have? It’s human nature to procrastinate and put things off in place of pleasure and fun. It’s natural for us to avoid the things that scare us, and it’s natural to have a fear of failure. This episode boiled down the blueprint to overcoming our natural urge to procrastinate into a 3-step process. These steps come from the strategies and tips over the course of the countless conversations with some of the world’s leading experts on this topic.

In this episode, you will learn:

The necessary steps to stop procrastinating.
Why it's so important to have a vision for your life.
How forming unconditional self-love requires embracing your flaws.
The keys to master self-discipline.

For more, go to lewishowes.com/1294

Rory Vaden on Beating Procrastination and Rewiring Your Brain for Success: https://link.chtbl.com/1184-pod

David Goggins on Mastering Your Mind and Defying the Odds: https://link.chtbl.com/715-pod

Katy Milkman on Believing in Yourself & Setting Goals: https://link.chtbl.com/1151-pod

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