

The Three Month Vacation Podcast
Sean D'Souza
Sean D'Souza made two vows when he started up Psychotactics back in 2002. The first was that he'd always get paid in advance and the second was that work wouldn't control his life. He decided to take three months off every year. But how do you take three months off, without affecting your business and profits? Do you buy into the myth of "outsourcing everything and working just a few hours a week?" Not really. Instead, you structure your business in a way that enables you to work hard and then take three months off every single year. And Sean walks his talk. Since 2004, he's taken three months off every year (except in 2005, when there was a medical emergency). This podcast isn't about the easy life. It's not some magic trick about working less. Instead with this podcast you learn how to really enjoy your work, enjoy your vacation time and yes, get paid in advance.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 8min
The second best way to get out of a rut
The quickest way to get out of a rut is to have a deadline. The moment you don't have a deadline, you're in trouble. Soon, that blip becomes a blurb, which becomes a balabooza that you can't control. How do you get out of a rut quickly—really quickly? Let's find out in this episode. Next Step: Listen to—How To Get Unstuck Bit By Bit (And Why Speeding It Up Doesn’t Usually Work)

Feb 10, 2024 • 27min
How to give praise (even when it's hard to do so)
Discover the challenges of giving meaningful praise and why generic compliments fall flat. Learn the art of sincere, specific appreciation that truly impacts the recipient. Explore strategies for offering genuine feedback, especially when it feels tough to give. Plus, get insights into how engaging information products can reshape client perceptions and the exciting workshops on the horizon, including a unique photography event in Portugal.

Feb 2, 2024 • 24min
Rerun 07 The “Coats Of Paint” System To Break Out Of The Curse Of Perfection
Explore the history of Christmas meals in the 1600s, perfectionism's impact on progress, spending less time editing for superior results, breaking the curse of perfection and designing information products, and the importance of continuous growth.

Jan 26, 2024 • 26min
Rerun 06 How To Write The First Line Of An Article (And Instantly Get The Reader’s Attention With A Story)

Jan 20, 2024 • 5min
Rerun 05 How To Avoid High Conflict – Even When You Don't Agree With The Idea

Jan 13, 2024 • 24min
The Eternal Sales Page Dilemma – How To Choose The Precise Headline To Get Clients Interested On Your Sales Page

Jan 6, 2024 • 16min
Rerun 03 Effective Sales Tactics: How To Create Bonuses For Your Products Or Services

Dec 29, 2023 • 31min
Rerun-002 How To Get Unstuck Bit By Bit (And Why Speeding It Up Doesn't Usually Work)

Dec 23, 2023 • 13min
Rerun 01 Why “A Walk In The Forest” Reinvigorates Our Busy, Stressful Lives

Dec 8, 2023 • 13min
How to get clients to go from "NO" to "YES" (And why the right mindset is crucial)
Learn how to turn rejections into opportunities by changing your mindset from 'NO' to 'YES'. Discover the power of persistence in converting clients and handling objections to create future business opportunities. Hear real-life examples of navigating rejections in sales and photography projects.