If you find yourself in a position where you are constantly trying to achieve deadlines, you know that life can get a little hectic. Sometimes you just can't seem to get yourself moving, looking for any reason to put off your deadline until the last minute. Today, Eric wants to discuss an old adage, swallow the toad. A phrase that historically relates to procrastination, Eric finds a way to relate it to pond building. Procrastination is something that comes in our DNA, so "swallow the toad" in the morning so that the worst is behind you!

Eric shares his insight on:

• Eric's backstory behind his motivation for this episode
• Where the phrase, "swallow the toad," originally came from
• Putting a pond twist on the age-old phrase
• How to wake up and hit the ground running
• What you can miss out on when you put things off

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