We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science reveals we've got it completely backwards—and this misconception is sabotaging every goal you set. I'll share the embarrassing story of my 8-month gym membership that I used exactly twice, plus the simple mental flip that finally got me moving (and why it works for everything from creative projects to difficult conversations). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We've been told to 'fake it till you make it' and repeat positive affirmations, but research shows this confidence advice often makes things worse—especially for people who need it most. I'll share why my own attempts at confidence-building spectacularly failed, what the science says about real versus fake confidence, and the counterintuitive strategies that actually work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We've turned self-improvement into a spreadsheet hobby, obsessively tracking steps, habits, and metrics while our actual lives stay stubbornly unchanged. This episode dives into the research on how measurement can backfire, why your habit tracker might be sabotaging real progress, and what to track instead (spoiler: it's probably not what you think). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We're drowning in other people's highlight reels, but the real damage isn't jealousy—it's how we're using success stories as procrastination tools. This episode digs into why consuming endless transformation content actually prevents transformation, plus the research on social comparison theory and what to track instead of other people's wins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We've been told motivation comes first, then action follows—but behavioral science shows it's actually backwards. This episode dives into why 'fake it till you make it' has some surprising research behind it, and how tiny actions can hijack your brain into genuine enthusiasm (plus my spectacular failure trying to become a morning person). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We've been sold the idea that peak productivity means cramming more into every hour, but research suggests this approach actually destroys the deep work that creates real results. I'll share why my own productivity system nearly burned me out, what the science says about cognitive load and attention residue, and the counterintuitive strategies that actually move the needle on meaningful work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We've been sold a lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But behavioral science reveals it actually works backwards—and this flip changes everything about how you approach the stuff you keep putting off. Plus, the uncomfortable truth about why your most motivated moments often lead to your biggest failures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Ever notice how a promotion feels amazing until you see your colleague got a bigger one? We dive into the research on relative thinking and why your brain's built-in comparison engine might be sabotaging your happiness. Plus, practical strategies that actually work when you can't stop measuring yourself against others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We've been told to 'find our motivation' and 'get inspired' before taking action, but behavioral research shows this backwards approach keeps us stuck in endless preparation mode. This episode unpacks why waiting to feel motivated is a trap, explores the science of action-first behavior change, and shares real experiments in starting before you're ready. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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We're drowning in productivity hacks, apps, and systems, yet somehow getting less done than ever. This episode digs into why our obsession with optimization is backfiring, explores the research on what actually drives meaningful work, and shares the uncomfortable truth about why I ditched my color-coded calendar for something embarrassingly simple. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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