We’ve all said it… “I’ll start tomorrow.” Whether it’s your fitness, nutrition, or that one habit you’ve been meaning to build — there’s something strangely comforting about pushing it off to tomorrow.
In this episode, Brad and Craig break down the real reason we fall into the “starting tomorrow” mentality — and it’s not just laziness. Craig unpacks the science behind it, explaining how putting off change actually triggers a dopamine rush that makes us feel good, even though we’re doing nothing. Wild, right?
We also dig into the deeper mindset behind this pattern: perfectionism, fear of failure, identity issues, and the illusion that tomorrow you will somehow be more motivated, more disciplined, or have more time.
But don’t worry — this isn’t just a callout. We also give you real strategies to break free from the loop and start taking imperfect action today.
What You’ll Learn:
If you’ve been stuck in that cycle of almost starting, this episode is your wake-up call.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 Egg Breakfast Digestive Trouble
04:40 Baseball Cards for Dope
07:48 Exploring Ineffective Feel-Good Habits
12:24 "Dopamine's Role in Procrastination"
15:19 "Start Immediately, Not Tomorrow"
17:51 "The Fresh Start Effect"
21:31 Procrastination and Future Self-Deception
25:45 "Finding Motivation: Perspective Matters"
28:16 "Balancing Breaks and Exercise"
29:27 Restart Anytime: Recovery Mindset
34:35 "Tomorrow's Free Drinks Joke"
36:15 Start Small, Start Now
39:14 "Embrace Awareness and Act Now"