SummaryDive into self-motivation & tackle life's distractions head-on in this episode. Learn why self-derailment is your biggest foe & how to go beyond fair-weather productivity. It's not just a talk; it's a call to action to do your work with Zen insights. Get ready to be your own weather-maker!Key Points• Everyone has unique work to pursue.• Excuses are "avoidance with extra steps."• Your mood shouldn't dictate your tasks.• Externalizing problems is unproductive.• "I breathe, the I is extra." - Zen Mind Beginner's MindBest Quotes00:23 - 00:37• "All of that is noise. In the same way, you won't let the weather control how you approach the day beyond, you know, basic preparation stuff."00:51 - 00:58• "You have work to do, there is work to be done, and the only person who can do your work is you."01:03 - 01:20• "So avoidance of it by externalizing your problems onto others or by finding the raft of a thousand possible excuses is just avoidance with extra steps."01:21 - 01:28• "So you have work to do, go do it. That is kind of the beginning and the end of the story."Creators & Guests Brian Mattocks - Host Click here to view the episode transcript.
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