Send us a textSacha's texting furiously about house purchases while declaring busyness isn't impressive ("it makes you stupid"), while Ish has prepared a leadership trivia quiz based on their own podcast transcripts because he's "a man of action." This leads into a conversation about the gap between good intentions and actual follow-through, featuring uncomfortable singing, breast cancer fundraisers, and why you should push past discomfort when it actually matters.AI is going to have a field day naming this episode with all the topless lake content. Also, Ish's accidental quiz spoiler ("Have I told you the Big Bird story yet?") before asking the Big Bird question is peak unintentional comedy.Main TopicsThe Action vs. Intention Gap - Sacha genuinely believed she'd prepare a quiz, but good intentions without systems mean nothing. You don't rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.The 10 Guitars Moment - At a 10in10 speaking event, Sacha pulls out her guitar and invites the audience to sing. Most people stand stiffly with arms crossed, uncomfortable. Her point: "You can't hurt my feelings by not singing - but recognize this feeling when you're asked to step up at work."The Topless Lake Jump Reality Check - 70 women take the plunge at Lake for a breast cancer fundraiser, bodies of all shapes, sizes, and configurations. Sacha's comfort being topless (post-mastectomy) helped others feel free to do the same. Marianne Williamson's quote in action: When you let your light shine, it gives others permission.The Quiz HighlightsQuestions covered: Lucy Hone's helping/harming question, the five presenting personas, rocket ship paradox, prep like they hate you/present like they love you, coaching model breakdown, decision-making practice, CRC/shit sandwich feedback model, Tony Robbins' pattern interruption (plastic snake head hitting included), traffic analogy, box breathing, and Big Bird on the Challenger.Pop Culture ConvergenceIsh finally watched K-pop Demon Hunters feel in the zeitgeist. Sacha's done her bit for "White Woman" by listening to the entire Taylor Swift album multiple times.Bottom LineThe gap between who you want to be and who you actually are shows up in tiny moments - not singing when invited, not preparing the quiz despite good intentions, not stepping into uncomfortable opportunities. Systems beat intentions. Action beats aspiration. And sometimes you need to be topless in a lake to help others feel free.Visit our website: notsobreakfastshow.com

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