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Episode Synopsis
Do you think you need more self-discipline to succeed? Whether you want to eat healthier or write that book, it's easy to assume you're going to wait until you have more willpower to reach those goals.
But what if the key isn’t self-discipline at all? Today, I’m sharing two powerful strategies that can help you reach your goals without relying on forcing yourself to do something you hate: the Domino Effect and the Lazy Genius approach.
Some of the things I talk about are:
The biggest misconceptions about self-discipline
How to work smarter, not just harder
How understanding your brain makes it easier to work with your natural tendencies, rather than fight against them
How the Domino Effect can create big results from small changes
The Lazy Genius approach to designing your environment for success
Why professional athletes struggle with self-discipline outside their sport
How to make the right choice the easy choice
Practical tips for reaching goals
How to decide which approach to take to reach your goals
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But what if the key isn’t self-discipline at all? Today, I’m sharing two powerful strategies that can help you reach your goals without relying on forcing yourself to do something you hate: the Domino Effect and the Lazy Genius approach.
Some of the things I talk about are:
The biggest misconceptions about self-discipline
How to work smarter, not just harder
How understanding your brain makes it easier to work with your natural tendencies, rather than fight against them
How the Domino Effect can create big results from small changes
The Lazy Genius approach to designing your environment for success
Why professional athletes struggle with self-discipline outside their sport
How to make the right choice the easy choice
Practical tips for reaching goals
How to decide which approach to take to reach your goals
Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me.
Connect with the Show
Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor
Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com
Sponsors
OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/
Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns!
Hollow Socks — Buy 2, get 2 free at hollowsocks.com
BetterHelp — This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong
Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger
Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.
AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today!
Uncommon Goods — Go to UncommonGoods.com/Stronger for 15% off
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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