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E272: Why You Know What to Do… But Still Don’t Do It


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Ever know exactly what you should do… and still can’t make yourself do it?

That’s what this episode is about.

This week, Matt and Steve talk about the kind of overwhelm that doesn’t show up as a crisis — it just builds quietly until everything feels heavy. The to-do list grows, your brain won’t shut off, and even simple things start to feel harder than they should.

They get into:

  • Why there’s a gap between knowing and doing
  • How “keep it simple” can help — or become a trap
  • What it actually looks like to pull yourself back when you feel stuck

And why sometimes the smallest action — even when you don’t feel like it — is what breaks the cycle.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re not doing what you “should” be doing, this one will hit.

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