Doing the “thing”

17 snips

Jan 5, 2024

This discussion dives into the magic of taking action versus just planning. It reveals how many get trapped in preparation and miss out on real progress. The talk shines a light on the necessity of moving forward, no matter the hurdles. It differentiates between being busy and truly productive, urging a focus on meaningful tasks. There's also a strong call to commit fully to personal goals by eliminating distractions and procrastination. The host shares personal experiences that inspire listeners to take actionable steps toward their dreams.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Books

Transcript

Episode notes

ADVICE

Do The Thing

Focus on actually doing the important work, not just planning or talking about it.
Stop pretending to be productive and start taking real action towards your goals.

INSIGHT

Busy vs. Productive

Many business owners get caught up in busywork instead of focusing on crucial tasks.
This mindset issue contributes to the high failure rate of businesses.

ANECDOTE

Marathon Prep

Rob Dial uses the example of training for a marathon to illustrate unproductive preparation.
Researching gear is less important than actually running.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

"Doing the Thing." It's all about the magic that happens when we stop just planning and start taking action to create the life we dream of.

Have you ever caught yourself spending more time researching running shoes than actually running? Or planning your work so meticulously that you forget to get down to business? Well, you're not alone! In this episode, we explore why it's so easy to get caught up in the preparation and miss out on the actual doing.

I'll share insights from my experiences with thousands of business owners and why a staggering 65% of businesses struggle in their first 10 years. Spoiler alert: It's all about the mindset!

But don't worry, I won't leave you hanging with just the problems. We'll talk about how to differentiate between being busy and being productive, and I'll give you some real talk on how to focus on what really moves the needle in your life.

And for those of you looking to level up even more, check out my book "Level Up" - it's your guide to getting focused, stopping procrastination, and upgrading your life.

Can't wait to hear what actions you start taking after this episode! Don't forget to share your progress and tag me @RobDialJr. Let's do the thing together!

📺 Watch this Episode on Youtube

If you like this episode…

Make sure to share it with someone that needs to hear it and help us get the message out there so that together we can help make people’s lives better and make the world a better place.

And BY THE WAY:

My first book that I’ve ever written is now available. It’s called LEVEL UP and It’s a step-by-step guide to go from where you are now, to where you want to be as fast as possible.

Within its pages, you'll discover powerful insights and practical steps that will revolutionize the way you approach your goals, personal motivation, and mental focus.

📚If you want to order yours today, you can just head over to robdial.com/book

Here are some useful links for you…

If you want access to a multitude of life advice, self development tips, and exclusive content daily that will help you improve your life, then you can follow me around the web at these links here:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/robdialjr/

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@robdial?lang=en

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetmentee/

Or visit my Youtube page that is designed specifically for anyone desiring motivation, direction, and focus in life:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHl3aFKS0bY0d8JwqNysaeA

The Mindset Mentor™ podcast is designed for anyone desiring motivation, direction, and focus in life. Past guests of The Mindset Mentor include Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, Jay Shetty, Andrew Huberman, Lewis Howes, Gregg Braden, Rich Roll and Dr Steven Gundry.

Here are some useful links for you…

If you want access to a multitude of life advice, self development tips, and exclusive content daily that will help you improve your life, then you can follow me around the web at these links here: