In a way, it’s almost cruel. I’ve written about my struggles as a person who resists inner expectations. If I tell myself I’m going to do something, there’s a good chance I’ll put it off when the time comes. Because of this, I use external accountability. I’m far more likely to follow through when there’s…
It felt like a slap in the face. Her comment halted my excitement like a record scratch. I had just delivered a talk during a virtual summit, and the supportive comments in the chat and from the host had me feeling confident the session resonated with attendees. Since this virtual summit had guest commentators between…
I could tell his question was sincere, not judgmental. But it still caught me off guard. “What does it feel like to resist following through on what you say you’ll do?” A friend asked me this after I explained The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin, a framework based on how people respond to inner and…
How do you decide when it’s time to stop a practice or commitment you’ve made? Today’s episode looks at signs it might be time and how to stop when the idea makes you uncomfortable. Plus, an update about the podcast. Links Watch on YouTube Want to join the next livestream?• Subscribe to get email reminders…
Maybe you’ve heard the advice to “use external accountability” to help you follow through more consistently. But what does that actually mean in practice? It comes in many forms, so today I’m sharing the spectrum of options for using external accountability and how to choose the right one based on your goals. Plus, signs it’s…
If you take on too much at a time but don’t know how to stop doing it, you’re not alone. Being chronically overcommitted is not simply a time management issue. It can actually be more than one kind of roadblock. Today’s episode explores what’s really going on and what solution to focus on first. Links…
After noticing some concerning patterns, I recently quit social media for a month. Although the decision was personal, there are professional impacts I can’t ignore. Today I’m sharing the changes I’ve experienced, what I’m still figuring out, and what’s next. Links Watch on YouTube Want to join the next livestream?• Subscribe to get email reminders…
Which is better when it comes to building habits? Taking an incremental approach or going all-in for a while? Today I’m comparing two approaches from the books Atomic Habits and Unhinged Habits. I’ll share the pros and cons for each one, and the biggest mistake I see people make that undermines progress. Plus, I’m sharing…
Does a failure to follow through on your own commitments mean you lack personal integrity? Some people think so. Today I’m sharing why that thinking is not only faulty, it’s harmful. What’s really happening when you have a pattern of putting off your own commitments, and why does the difference matter? Links Want to join…
I’m making an important change this month after noticing concerning patterns with how I was consuming content and how it was impacting me. Today I’m sharing the five red flags I could no longer ignore, what I’m doing instead, and what that means for me as a content creator. Plus, I’m sharing a challenge you…