I'm Busy Being Awesome

Episode 299: Why The Best Time is Now + How To Take Action


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In Episode 299, Why The Best Time is Now + How To Take Action, You Will Discover:
  1. Why "waiting for the right time" keeps us stuck
  2. How to recognize when it's truly time to start
  3. Practical strategies to move from planning to action
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Chapter Outline
  • 00:00 Introduction: The ADHD Brain and Procrastination
  • 00:45 Understanding Front-End Perfectionism
  • 01:21 Client Story: Overwhelm and Indecision
  • 02:31 The ADHD Brain's Need for the Big Picture
  • 03:25 Breaking Down Big Projects
  • 07:04 The Challenge of Small Tasks
  • 10:11 Reframing the Perfect Time to Start
  • 13:18 Three Questions to Overcome Procrastination
  • 20:33 Taking Action: Big Picture and Small Steps
  • 27:48 Conclusion and Next Steps

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