What’s Stopping You Isn’t Real, with Chris James

In this episode, Kat speaks to Chris James, who reveals the lies we tell ourselves that keep us stuck and shares his powerful SCALE framework for growth. Chris shares his thoughts on optimism, relationships, and why most productivity apps are just expensive procrastination tools. Kat and Chris will challenge everything you think you know about success, time management and what it takes to build a life you don't want to escape from. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chris shares his SCALE framework: systemise processes, create evergreen content, use automation/AI, delegate labour to others and eliminate unnecessary tasks to clone yourself in business Phone notes and pen and paper with weekly planning work better for Chris to keep him focused and organised. For most of us, productivity apps create procrastination instead of actual progress Chris uses a ‘perfect week’ calendar to balance daily business tasks with personal non-negotiables, which creates a better work life balance If you're not following through on scheduled commitments, you're simply not experiencing enough pain to drive real change Chris maintains optimism by zooming out, every problem becomes smaller when you widen your perspective If you’re struggling with a situation, Chris suggests you write out the problem and you'll feel better, then create a solution and realise it wasn't that bad Chris's business philosophy shifted from money driven to impact focused after he achieved financial freedom BEST MOMENTS "You're not in enough pain. If you are in enough pain, you'd do the thing." "I have found the most productivity apps are actually just stopping you from being productive because they're forcing you to procrastinate when you should just be doing the thing.” "Your mood, follow the plan, you feel bad about something, does it tie in with the main thing? No. Well, it doesn't matter then, does it?"  "We're overconsuming and we're underproducing, it's no wonder so many people are feeling really overwhelmed." "The man who moaned about having to walk a mile to work suddenly shut the hell up when he saw the man with no feet." ABOUT THE GUEST Chris James helps coaches and marketers build 6 figure businesses without ads. He's a best-selling author and speaker. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life’ price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship and career. She suffered a severe breakdown and lost everything. In the middle of this she got headhunted for her first CEO role. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit, and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself.  She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe.  LinkedIn Instagram The Positive Habits Podcast is Sponsored by VennCard, the last business card you’ll ever need. Whether you’re a creator, coach, or consultant, VennCard helps you share your details with a tap, capture leads instantly, and follow up automatically. Get your free VennCard now