The Marie Forleo Podcast 452 - Why Everything You Know About Success & Productivity Is Wrong | Seth Godin
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Aug 19, 2025 
Seth Godin, a marketing expert and bestselling author, challenges conventional ideas about productivity and success. He emphasizes the flaws in morning routines and discusses the dangers of the authenticity trap. Godin reveals how to achieve massive success without relying on social media, highlighting the significance of strategic thinking over mere tactics. He also dives into the impact of AI on business and the importance of making meaningful connections rather than chasing trends, inspiring listeners to redefine their approach to achieving dreams.
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Clarify Dreams And Desired Change
- Get crystal clear about your specific dreams and the change you want to make in yourself and others.
- Develop empathy to match your offering to what others actually want, not what you assume they want.
Ice Cream Choice Reveals Opportunity Cost
- Seth tells a story of a woman paralyzed choosing an ice cream flavor after realizing she had one serving today.
- The story shows how opportunity cost makes people freeze when choices exclude other options.
Use Routines To Avoid Decision Fatigue
- Create routines to avoid daily decision exhaustion by deciding once and sticking to it.
- Use rituals (e.g., no phone in bedroom, daily walk) to protect focus and energy for important work.
