00:00Hey friends, let me ask you something.
00:04How many times have you set a goal, made a plan, and then found yourself stuck and unable
00:11to take action?
00:13You say, tomorrow I'll start, but when tomorrow comes, something else gets in the way.
00:20Sound familiar?
00:21Well, let me tell you, procrastination is one of the sneakiest, most destructive habits
00:27we can fall into.
00:29It looks harmless on the surface, but it has the power to rob you of your dreams, your
00:36potential, and your happiness.
00:40So here's the thing, procrastination is not a reflection of who you are, it's a reflection
00:47of the way you've been thinking, and once we change the way we think, we change the
00:53way we act.
00:54You see, your mind is an extraordinary mechanism, and when you give it the right direction,
01:01when you train it properly, it can accomplish things that seem impossible.
01:06But when your mind isn't properly focused, and when you let procrastination take root,
01:13you create resistance, and that resistance keeps you stuck.
01:18But here's the truth, you have the power to break free.
01:23The key is to take action now, not later, not tomorrow, now.
01:30And you know, procrastination, as I've said for some time now, is not laziness, it's fear.
01:37And fear is a powerful force, it will keep you in your comfort zone, but your comfort
01:43zone is where your dreams go to die.
01:47Now what do I mean when I say procrastination is fear?
01:51It's fear of failure, fear of the unknown, and often, it's the fear of success.
01:59That's right, many people are afraid what will happen if they actually achieve their
02:03goals, and here's why.
02:06Because success brings change, and change can be uncomfortable.
02:10But let me tell you this, you cannot grow without change, you've got to embrace it.
02:18So how do we break the habit of procrastination?
02:21How do we stop and step out of fear and into action?
02:27It's simpler than you think.
02:29You see, simple doesn't mean easy, you're going to have to be willing to change the
02:34way you think.
02:35So first, break your goals down into smaller, more manageable tasks.
02:41When you look at a massive goal, your mind sees a mountain, and you feel overwhelmed
02:46before you even begin.
02:48This can lead to hesitation, and hesitation leads to procrastination.
02:54But when you break the goal into small steps, each one seems more doable, and each step
03:00you take builds momentum.
03:03You begin to realize that the mountain isn't as big as you thought, it is all about perspective.
03:10So I want you to think of it this way.
03:13Imagine you're standing at the base of a staircase.
03:17You can't jump to the top in one leap, but you can take the first step.
03:22And when you take that first step, the second step becomes a little easier than the third,
03:29and before you know it, you've climbed the entire staircase.
03:34It's the same with your goals.
03:36Focus on the step right in front of you.
03:40Don't worry about the entire journey.
03:43Just take the next step.
03:45Then set deadlines and create a sense of urgency.
03:49You know, without deadlines, there's no pressure to act.
03:53Your mind will keep telling you that you've got plenty of time.
03:57But I'm here to tell you, you don't.
04:00Time is your most precious asset, and it's the only one thing you can never get back.
04:07You have to use it wisely.
04:09So create a timeline for your goals.
04:12If you say you're going to get something done by Friday, commit to it.
04:17There's power in making a commitment to yourself.
04:21When you set a deadline and stick with it, you create momentum.
04:25And momentum is the antidote to procrastination.
04:29Now lastly, find your why.
04:33Now this is critical.
04:35Why do you want to achieve this goal?
04:38Why is it important to you?
04:40If you don't have a strong why, procrastination will always win.
04:46Your why is what gives you the drive to keep going, even when things get tough.
04:52It's what pulls you out of bed in the morning.
04:54It's what keeps you focused when distractions are everywhere.
04:58So take the time to dig deep and ask yourself, why do I want this?
05:05How will my life change when I achieve it?
05:09When you find that burning desire, that deep emotional reason, nothing will stop you.
05:17Now let me be clear.
05:20Procrastination is a habit.
05:21And like any habit, it can be replaced with a better one.
05:26But it starts with a decision.
05:29You have to decide what you're going to change.
05:32No one can do it for you.
05:34The moment you make that decision, your entire world begins to shift.
05:40You'll start seeing opportunities where you once saw obstacles.
05:44You'll feel a sense of purpose and urgency that wasn't there before.
05:48That is the power of decision.
05:52Now here's my challenge to you.
05:55Stop waiting for the perfect time.
05:58Stop waiting for everything to line up.
06:00The perfect time is now.
06:03Take one small step today.
06:06Just one.
06:07And tomorrow, take another.
06:09Soon you'll look back and realize how far you've come.
06:13Remember, the difference between those who succeed and those who don't is not talent
06:19or intelligence.
06:21It's action.
06:23Successful people feel the same fear and doubt, but they don't let it stop them.
06:29They take action anyway.
06:32You have the same ability within you.
06:35The only thing standing between you and the life you want is the action you take or don't
06:42take today.
06:44Now procrastination is a habit from the past.
06:47From this moment forward, you're someone who takes action.
06:51You're someone who moves towards their goals with confidence and clarity.
06:57You are someone who knows that their dreams are worth it and that you are worth it too.
07:06So what are you going to do today?
07:09Are you going to let fear and procrastination run your life or are you going to take control?
07:15The choice is yours, but remember this.
07:18Your future depends on the action you take today.
07:22Make the decision to act because your dreams are waiting for you and they're worth every
07:28bit of effort that you put in.
07:33Thank you and have a beautiful day.
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