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Jun 2025
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ATG 236: The "Too Busy" Lie and 2 System...

JON ACUFF
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Do you ever catch yourself saying "I'm too busy" when someone asks you to connect? Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow, says that's one of five lies keeping us stuck—and he's got the research to prove it. In this episode, Mo breaks down his "Cut to Climb" process (30 minutes quarterly to find 50 hours you'll never waste again) and his MIT system for weekly planning that actually works. Plus, you'll hear about his genius ChatGPT setups for family, work, and decision-making that sound like something from the future. Oh, and yes, we definitely talk about his green-cheeked conure and miniature donkey. Tune in to hear more!

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