Jocko Podcast
Standard Directive 005: Do It Anyway
Oct 6, 2023
Explore the battle against procrastination and self-doubt in this engaging discussion. Discover how the inner saboteur often hinders our productivity. Learn practical strategies to silence that resistance and take decisive action. Embrace the mindset of 'do it anyway' to overcome mental hurdles and achieve your goals. It's a motivational ride to boost your determination!
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- Refuse to engage in debates with your inner lawyer and simply tell it to shut up, recognizing that you don't need its approval to take action.
- Overcome resistance by focusing on taking action instead of wasting time and energy trying to convince or reason with the internal rationalizer.
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Don't Listen to the Inner Lawyer
When you don't feel like doing something, whether it's a workout, starting a project, or simply doing household chores, the inner voice of rationalization and justification can be convincing. This internal lawyer, with all its persuasive tricks, knows how to make excuses and weaken your motivation. However, the key to overcoming this is to refuse to engage in the debate. Instead of arguing with the inner lawyer, simply tell it to shut up. You don't need its approval to take action. Recognize that you are on the side of strength and stability, and don't let the lazy lawyer in your head hold you back.
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