#333 - Monday Motivation: "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." – Abraham Lincoln episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 16, 2025 · 8 MIN

#333 - Monday Motivation: "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." – Abraham Lincoln

from Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson · host Kristina Karlsson, Dream Life

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: "Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Why preparation and strategy are essential for success in any area of life. How to apply the ‘sharpen your axe’ principle to your personal growth, career, and daily routine. Practical steps to work smarter, not harder, and set yourself up for success. Listen in and discover how a little planning, self-investment, and intention can transform your productivity and help you create your dream life. As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.     Have a wonderful week… and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛 Kristina 💛 Dream Life & kikki.K Founder   SHOW NOTES: Join my Platinum Coaching Program - where in March our focus is on Planning for the Quarter Ahead. Align your plans with your key dreams & specific goals. Reflect, refine, reenergise and lock in for continued success. Learn more here. Join my virtual book club GROW for March where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from great books. This March we're reading Time Wise, by Amantha Imber. Dominate your day and level up your life, using the secrets and habits of highly effective people. Learn more here. Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers. RESOURCES: Sign up to our email list here to hear about upcoming workshops. Take your first step to getting clarity on what you want from life with this free bonus dreaming exercise here 101 Dreams Audio Guide  Buy Kristina's book, Your Dream Life Starts Here Discover how close you are to living your Dream Life. Take our 5min Quiz here and get personalised insights emailed to you... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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