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Sep 2024
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409 - Do This Every Morning To Stop Proc...

Marie Forleo
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Procrastination can ruin your bank account - and your life! In fact, recent studies show that procrastination steals 55 days of your year on average. And burns a $70 billion hole in our collective pockets! In this episode, discover the simple morning ritual to flip on your focus switch so you never have to procrastinate again. Plus, I'll reveal the unexpected truth about when procrastinating is the smartest thing you could do. 

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 

  • 00:00 - The shocking cost of procrastination (& why it's ruining your life)
  • 01:04 - Why scrolling on Instagram is draining your bank account
  • 02:15 - How to Jedi mind trick your lazy brain into getting sh*t done
  • 03:00 - Why getting started feels like pushing a boulder uphill
  • 04:00 - The night-before ninja move that'll make your morning self feel like a rockstar
  • 04:42 - How to turn a measly 10 minutes into a productivity explosion (no caffeine required)
  • 05:35 - The surprising reason procrastination might be HELPING you

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