Everyone preaches discipline as the key to getting more done—but what if it’s actually slowing you down?

Craig Ballantyne coaches top entrepreneurs,and he argues that discipline alone won’t make you or your business productive.

In this episode, we’re breaking down why most business owners waste time on the wrong things, and how to structure your day for real progress.

If you’re working all day but still feel behind, this conversation will shift the way you think about productivity and discipline.

KEY TOPICS

• How “I’ll just do it myself” drains people and ruins businesses.
• The cost of ignoring energy management: How sleep, nutrition, and environment impact decision-making.
• Parenting as an entrepreneur: Balancing work, family, and your health without sacrificing what matters.
• The dark side of discipline: When too much structure and routine start working against you.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro: Defeating Bad Decision-Making in Life& Business
02:00 – The Car Sales Trick That Sells TwoCars at Once
05:15 – Craig Ballantyne on Building Your Discipline
07:40 – Why New Parents Lose Their Habits (and How to Get Them Back)
10:30 – The #1 Strategy to Reduce Stress as a Parent
12:45 – How High Performers Maximize Time

15:20 – The Secret to “FindingTime”
18:05 – How Smart Entrepreneurs Plan Their Day

21:40 –Why You’re Stuck in aProductivity Trap
24:50 –Why More Hours Won’t Fix Your Business
28:15 – The 80/20 Rule: How to Work Less and Make More
31:05 – Delegating in Your Business
34:30 – Why Sheer Grit Won’t Save You
37:50 – The Biggest Mistake Entrepreneurs Make in Goal-Setting
40:15 – Deadlines: Why You Need to Set a Date for Every Goal
42:40 – How to Make Discipline Effortless with This 3-Step System
45:20 – The Five Words That Are Killing Your Business Growth
48:10 – The Decision-Making Hack That Saves Time
50:15 – Craig’s Top Decision-Making Tip forBusiness Owners
51:26 – Where to Connect with Craig Ballantyne
51:59 – Key Takeaways
53:17 – Message from the Producer

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Craig Ballantyne is known as the "World’s Most Disciplined Man" and is a business coach for high performing entrepreneurs who want to go to the next level. His previous books include The Perfect Day Formula, The Perfect Week Formula, and his Wall Street Journal best seller, Unstoppable. He was also the creator of the Turbulence Training fitness system and owns EarlyToRise.com.