Everyday Positivity

Do The Hard Stuff

Jun 18, 2025
Procrastination can be a tough battle, but it's essential for personal growth. The speaker shares personal stories and effective motivational strategies to encourage listeners to tackle their delay tactics head-on. With a unique countdown method, they inspire action and help break down the barriers that hold us back. Discover how embracing the hard stuff can lead to meaningful change in your life!
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ANECDOTE

Personal Procrastination Struggles

  • Kate Cocker shares her struggle with procrastination and how her husband experiences the same with his business expansion.
  • She illustrates how hard tasks tend to sit undone, causing stagnation in progress.
INSIGHT

Hard Work Leads to Progress

  • Doing the hard things in business or life is what creates true progress and ease later.
  • Spending about 20% of time on hard tasks makes the remaining 80% easier and more productive.
ADVICE

Use Courage Countdown Tactic

  • Use tactics like repeating "just do it" or Mel Robbins' "five seconds of courage" to push through tasks.
  • Count down 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and start doing the hard thing to overcome procrastination.
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