Self-Performance Strategies Podcast

Is there fun in your days?

Welcome to the Self-performance Strategies Podcast.

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"In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and - SNAP - the job's a game!"

- Marry Poppins

Core takeaways:

Would you like to play a game?

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Of course, you do.

You may be in a rut, bored of the daily grind, feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.

It's time you spiced things up.

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Simple games can create smart ways for you to increase your output of work and make your days fun again.

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Create a race:

Whether racing against the clock or yourself, you can create moments when you sprint towards a finish line.

One of my favourite tricks is using the top of the hour to get a certain amount of work done.

If the clock says 2:23 pm; I go hard until 3 pm.
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Why is this useful?

Over time this will help you figure out exactly how long it takes you to do certain tasks.

You will instinctively know what takes you 30, 60, or 90 minutes to do.

Allowing you plan your days more effectively.

You get more out of your time.
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Create a scorecard:

Who doesn't love a rating system?

As a society, you see them everywhere, from hotels to movies.

You should have one for your days.

Score yourself out of 10 each day, but you can't use 7.

It will help you know the difference between good and great days.

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Why is this useful?

What gets reviewed gets improved.

When you rate a good day, you ask why it was not great or vice-versa.

Soon you start to see positive patterns, pitfalls, and opportunities.

Over time you will know how you create great days and great days help you get paid.

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Create a reward system:

Be the best boss you ever had and give yourself healthy bonuses.

The employee of the month award goes to...you again.

If you celebrate your wins or stack them to get to a milestone, you will increase your motivation and energy.

Life is an energy game.
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Why is this useful?

Dopamine baby, you are training your brain to want more wins.

What you enjoy, you want more off.

I love working in 90 sprints, rewarding myself with fun meals or short breaks away as I hit milestones during and at the end of each 1/4 of the year.

It works.
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Create challenges:

Agree to write 1000 words a day with an accountability partner.

Join a community of other people in your field and set targets for work completion.

Place a bet with others to see who can complete a project 1st.

External motivation can go a long way.

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Why is this useful?

Studies show you are 65% more likely to meet a goal if you commit to it with another person.

It's also fun to win or lose (not as fun) bets with your friends, and who doesn't like fun?

Healthy competition is good for you and will increase your output.
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Play more games:

Gamification can help you get more done in less time.

And it can help you have fun while you're doing it.

The grind doesn't have to be boring.

In fact, you are more likely to increase your income when you are having fun.

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Start playing smart games today.

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Stephen links:

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How to use the 80/20 rule.

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Welcome to the Self-Performance Strategies Podcast.

Main Quote for the show:

"The way to create something great is to create something simple."

― Richard Koch

Core takeaways from the show:

You are misusing the 80/20 rule, and it's affecting your results.

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Many people talk about it and say they use it.

However, they tend to reference the idea as 80/20 at a high level but don't know how to use it effectively.

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I have even caught consultants using it as a buzz term without understanding the layers.

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There are layers? Yes, there are

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Typically 3 Layers.

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Say you are working in your business, and you have 100 tasks, products, or actions to complete or focus on.

You might be feeling overwhelmed.

If you use the rule stopping at the 1st 80/20, You would have 20 big tasks or items left.

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20 tasks or actions are still a lot of tasks or actions, right?

To use the rule effectively, you would now 80/20 the 20.

Identify the most critical or high-value tasks or actions from your top 20. Leaving you with 4 large tasks or high-value actions left to focus on.

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Now, can you get 4 large tasks or actions done in a day?

Maybe not, but in a week, sure, no problem.

But what do you focus on today?

Well, you 80/20 the 4 tasks or actions and prioritize them.

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Now I know if 80/20 4 that leaves you 0.8

But you are in the world of numbers here; you will round that up to 1.

You have gone from the overwhelm of 100 tasks or actions to focusing on 1 in minutes.

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The real power of the 80/20 rule.

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Be careful how you use this magic.

Stephen links:

Get your Free Pattern//Breaker WorkBook:

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Download the Pattern//Breaker Workbook + Email Coaching to Rebuild Identity & Take Focused Action in Under 90 Days

✅ Get clarity on your hidden resistance (with AI-powered prompts)
✅ Build a 90-day plan grounded in identity, not hustle
✅ Shift from “knowing” to “doing” in one afternoon

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Life and success are all about energy.

Welcome to the Self-performance Strategies Podcast.​ ​

Main quote for the episode: "When you activate the heart by calling up elevated emotions, you are not only broadcasting that energy to every cell; you are also radiating those feelings out into space." — Joe Dispenza.

Core Ideas from the episode:

5 reasons why developing your inner game will 10x your energy.

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Inner development is key.

Self-help and personal development advice is everywhere.

But most of it focuses on the external or it is surface level.

Start this habit, use this system, and eat this food.

Your real growth happens when you look inside and fix your emotions.

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Emotions are what drive us.

You have to learn how to regulate them to achieve more significant results in your life.

Honing your inner game is what will take you to the top.

It's not easy, but it is worth it.

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Here are 5 reasons why developing your inner game is essential:

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More energy:

When you accept responsibility for your emotions, you gain the power and energy to create the life you want.

Life will not always work in your favour, but you will have the ability to deal with what gets thrown at you.

High energy is key to success.

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More confidence:

When you believe in yourself, it helps you make decisions that create positive results.

When you don't regulate your emotions, you often act out of fear and scarcity.

Your self-worth often reflects your net worth. Confidence creates success.

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​Less Stress:

When you resist your emotions, you create stress.

You invite overwhelm, frustration and procrastination into your life when you ignore your inner game work.

Letting go of negative emotions consciously and subconsciously will lessen stress in your life.

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Better relationships:

When you have a deep relationship with yourself, you find it easier to have deep relationships with others.

Life is all about connection; the better you connect, the further you get in life.

When your inner game is off, your outer world will be off.

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Better results:

Get the other points on this list right; you will consistently improve your results.

Your results are based on the actions you take.

Those actions are based on the decisions you make.

Your decisions and actions will be better if your inner game is on point.

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Our thoughts are our inner game.

If you can learn to master your thoughts and emotions, you can master your life.

By regulating your emotions, you will attract more positivity into your life. It does take time, deep work and constant effort, but the upside is well worth it.

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Stephen links:

Get your Free Pattern//Breaker WorkBook:

https://www.stephentimoney.com/patternbreaker

Download the Pattern//Breaker Workbook + Email Coaching to Rebuild Identity & Take Focused Action in Under 90 Days

✅ Get clarity on your hidden resistance (with AI-powered prompts)
✅ Build a 90-day plan grounded in identity, not hustle
✅ Shift from “knowing” to “doing” in one afternoon

Visit the website:

https://www.stephentimoney.com/

Follow me here:

Twitter

LinkedIn

Big love,
ST