Enrichment for the Real World

#150 - If You Aren’t Doing It, It's Not Doable


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Hi, do you keep telling yourself, “I know what to do, I just need to actually do it?” Welcome. 

In this episode, Emily and Tiffany unpack a hard (and oddly relieving) truth: when something isn’t happening, it’s usually a design problem, not a motivation problem. More effort, more discipline, or more information won’t fix a plan that doesn’t fit real life.

From nail trims and walks to client plans, business routines, and professional growth, Emily and Tiffany talk about why you shouldn’t be trying harder; instead, try different. The goal isn’t doing less because you care less. It’s designing systems that are actually doable, for real humans, real pets, and real lives.


TLDL (too long, didn’t listen): 3 Key Takeaways 

1️⃣ If you aren’t doing it, that’s data – It’s not a character flaw. Inconsistent follow-through usually means the plan doesn’t fit your reality. Shame won’t fix that, but redesigning might.

2️⃣ Fit your plans to life, not life to the plan – When we stop designing for an ideal world and start designing for the one we’re actually living in, progress gets a lot more accessible.

3️⃣ Doing less doesn’t mean you care less – Just because something is simple, smooth, and easy, doesn’t mean you care less, or aren’t doing enough.

For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here.


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