75 - Ready

Full transcript here 👋 Hey, good morning, good afternoon, good evening. This is your life. This is your chance. Listen. The word for today is ready. Are you ever hesitant to start something that you know you should? Recording episodes of this podcast is difficult for me because conditions have to be right. There can’t be anyone in my house because their noise is distracting and would show up in the background of the audio. I’ve moved my recording stuff out to the backyard shed a few times, but mowing season has started. The most frustrating part of the equation happens when I realize that it’s a quiet moment, but I just don’t want to get everything set up. The key here is to have things ready, and I’m sure you can see how this generalizes to anything else where the setup detracts from your desire to do the activity. Exercise is a classic example, and I heard a tip from Steve Kamb in his book, Level Up Your Life, to just wear your workout clothes to bed. Today’s concrete challenge is to have things ready. What is it that you’ve not wanted to do recently? Is it cleaning your bathroom, mopping, making a nutritious meal rather than snacking? I promise that when the bottle of cleaner is sitting out with a rag on the top, you’ll find it easier to start cleaning. If you want to commit, say the following phrase: “I will move things into position now.” I’ll keep the music playing while you get it done, and don’t miss the soundtrack at the end of this episode. Before you go, repeat the following soundtrack, “I am the kind of person who sets myself up for success.” Let me know if this made a difference in your day by leaving a comment in your podcast app or at concrete.win/today. Check back tomorrow for a new challenge. Until then. References: Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story by Steve Kamb