You don't need to feel good to start. You need to start to feel good.

It is -30°C outside. The wind is howling. And honestly? The last thing you want to do is work. We have all been there—bargaining with ourselves, scrolling on our phones, waiting for the "vibe to shift" so we can finally tackle our goals.

In this episode, Rhonda Lavoie breaks down the biggest lie in the self-help world: the idea that motivation is a prerequisite for action. Drawing on concepts from Mark Manson, Mel Robbins, and James Clear, Rhonda explains why "Activation Energy" keeps us stuck and how to push the merry-go-round just enough to get it spinning.

If you are an ambitious woman who feels bone-deep tired this January, this episode gives you full permission to stop waiting for the magic spark—and shows you exactly how to light it yourself.

In This Episode:

• (00:00) - The "Permission Granted" T-Shirt & Intro

• (00:33) - The -30°C Truck Confession: Why I secretly hope clients cancel

• (07:08) - The Paced App Story: How I lost 6 months waiting for a "sign"

• (09:29) - Flipping the Script: Action -> Inspiration -> Motivation

• (16:38) - The "Jesse" Story: How a teenager uses his phone to get "jacked"

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Download: Get the "Do It Tired" Action Kit at rhondalavoie.com

• Book: Permission Granted by Christalee Froese (Pre-order at morejoy.ca)

• Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

• Book: The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

• Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

• The Paced App - Stop the scroll (Available on Android)

This Week's Challenge:Stop waiting for the perfect time. Stop waiting to feel good. Set a timer for 5 minutes, count down 5-4-3-2-1, and go.

🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA

• Website: rhondalavoie.com

• The Paced App: getpaced.app

• Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie

• Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie

• TikTok: @rhonda.lavoie

Music for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast written and recorded by Wade and Tan Fehr.

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