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Stuck in Analysis Paralysis? Why You Need to Stop Being "Relentless" | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep10
Have you ever had a "What If" idea that you immediately killed with "How?"
How could I possibly start that business? How could I write a book? How would I find the time?
That "how" is just overwhelm in disguise. It traps us in analysis paralysis, often leading us right back to the "mind-numbing pit" of doomscrolling to escape the pressure. In this episode, I’m sharing the origin story of the Paced App. It wasn’t a lightning strike moment, and it wasn't a result of a relentless, sleepless hustle.
The truth? I sat on the idea for six months. And that gap wasn't a failure—it was marinating.
Join me as I break down how a random podcast episode and a $6 coffee helped me stop worrying about the "how" and simply get curious. We’ll talk about why you don’t need a five-year plan to start, and how shifting your mindset from "relentless" to "curious" can finally help you get out of your own way.
Tired of losing hours to the scroll? You're not alone. It’s not a moral failing; it’s a design problem. I'm building a tool to help us take back control. Join the 'Paced' app waitlist at getpaced.app.
In This Episode:(00:00) - The "Pit of Despair" and the Facebook post that started it all (03:07) - The six-month gap: Why delays are often "marinating," not failing (03:54) - The Distraction: Building a Real Estate dashboard instead of the dream (06:30) - The "Nudge": How a Mel Robbins episode connected the dots (08:54) - The "UnFancy" First Step: Ordering a coffee and opening Gemini (14:35) - The Lesson: Why you need to be "Curious," not "Relentless" (17:00) - Why the "How" is just overwhelm in disguise (18:13) - Recap & Your Weekly Challenge
Resources Mentioned:
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Gemini (Google AI)
Ep. 6: How I Use AI as My Creative Partner
TOT Cafe
This Week's Challenge: The 10-Minute Investigation. I don't want you to be relentless this week; I just want you to get curious. Identify one recurring idea—that little "what if" that keeps popping up. Give that idea the "unfancy respect" of a 10-minute investigation. Go to a coffee shop, open a document, or ask AI one question. Don't commit to building it, just get curious and see what happens.
🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA
Website: rhondalavoie.com
Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie
Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie
TikTok: @rhonda.lavoie
Follow the Paced App journey: getpaced.app
Music for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast: "Sunny Days" by Jimmy Gunnarsson via Descript.
#GetCurious #PacedApp #AvoidantCoping #Overwhelm #PersonalGrowth
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By Rhonda LavoieHave you ever had a "What If" idea that you immediately killed with "How?"
How could I possibly start that business? How could I write a book? How would I find the time?
That "how" is just overwhelm in disguise. It traps us in analysis paralysis, often leading us right back to the "mind-numbing pit" of doomscrolling to escape the pressure. In this episode, I’m sharing the origin story of the Paced App. It wasn’t a lightning strike moment, and it wasn't a result of a relentless, sleepless hustle.
The truth? I sat on the idea for six months. And that gap wasn't a failure—it was marinating.
Join me as I break down how a random podcast episode and a $6 coffee helped me stop worrying about the "how" and simply get curious. We’ll talk about why you don’t need a five-year plan to start, and how shifting your mindset from "relentless" to "curious" can finally help you get out of your own way.
Tired of losing hours to the scroll? You're not alone. It’s not a moral failing; it’s a design problem. I'm building a tool to help us take back control. Join the 'Paced' app waitlist at getpaced.app.
In This Episode:(00:00) - The "Pit of Despair" and the Facebook post that started it all (03:07) - The six-month gap: Why delays are often "marinating," not failing (03:54) - The Distraction: Building a Real Estate dashboard instead of the dream (06:30) - The "Nudge": How a Mel Robbins episode connected the dots (08:54) - The "UnFancy" First Step: Ordering a coffee and opening Gemini (14:35) - The Lesson: Why you need to be "Curious," not "Relentless" (17:00) - Why the "How" is just overwhelm in disguise (18:13) - Recap & Your Weekly Challenge
Resources Mentioned:
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Gemini (Google AI)
Ep. 6: How I Use AI as My Creative Partner
TOT Cafe
This Week's Challenge: The 10-Minute Investigation. I don't want you to be relentless this week; I just want you to get curious. Identify one recurring idea—that little "what if" that keeps popping up. Give that idea the "unfancy respect" of a 10-minute investigation. Go to a coffee shop, open a document, or ask AI one question. Don't commit to building it, just get curious and see what happens.
🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA
Website: rhondalavoie.com
Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie
Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie
TikTok: @rhonda.lavoie
Follow the Paced App journey: getpaced.app
Music for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast: "Sunny Days" by Jimmy Gunnarsson via Descript.
#GetCurious #PacedApp #AvoidantCoping #Overwhelm #PersonalGrowth