The Sharyl Attkisson Podcast 313. Stop Trying! (It Could Transform Your Life)
Oct 27, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Carla Andrasik, an accomplished author and former VP at EMI, shares her transformative ideas from her book, Stop Trying. She challenges the societal notion of 'trying' versus 'doing,' asserting that real progress comes from decisive action. Carla provides practical advice on how to frame language for children to foster engagement and the importance of setting realistic goals. Highlighting examples of immediate action over prolonged planning, she emphasizes that motivation is a product of doing, not attempting.
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Trying Is Not The Same As Doing
- 'Trying' is distinct from 'doing' and often fools us into thinking we're taking action.
- Becoming conscious of that difference increases your chances of real progress.
Use Direct Language To Prime Action
- Tell children to do something rather than 'try' because 'try' signals optional, half-hearted effort.
- Use direct language like 'do this' to prime action and stronger brain activation.
Make Goals Realistic And Plan The Roadmap
- Assess realism, time, physical ability and motivation before committing to big goals.
- Create a roadmap with realistic short-term steps to convert desire into sustained action.
