How to stop procrastinating and get things done - with Eric Twiggs of The 30 Minute Hour

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#069 - Life and business coach Eric Twiggs shares his tips and tricks for how you can take back control of your time and make sure you’re on the right track to achieve your goals.

What you'll learn

[02:05] How a tragedy helped Eric learn about the value of time.[04:11] Eric’s realisation that he needed something to change.[05.23] Eric talks about his own self-doubt and procrastination before starting his business.[06:26] How Toastmasters International sparked Eric’s energy in delivering speeches.[07:09] How perfectionism can be an obstacle to progress.[07:44] The definition of procrastination and the psychology behind it.[09:16] What is task aversion and how outsourcing and delegating tasks can help.[11:50] Tips for managing tasks you don’t like and how to self-motivate.[14:17] Why getting other people involved can help with your accountability.[15:16] How to deal with the negative voice in your head when you’re moving towards your purpose.[16:21] How to overcome your fear of failure by focusing on the process.[18:13] Figuring out your next steps by thinking aspirationally.[19:10] Fear of success and the “Be, Do, Have” formula.[21:22] Why we should always be evolving to become the best version of ourselves.[21:48] Learning to accept risk to combat the fear of the unknown.[23:41] When “being busy” becomes an excuse to procrastinate.[24:00] Using awareness to gain control and stop avoiding the task at hand.[26:41] Learning the difference between creative avoidance and productivity.[28:13] Why breaking down your goals will allow you to gain clarity.[29:06] Using the “Twigg’s Top 5” method to move you closer to your goals.[30:54] Using zero-based thinking to cut down on activities you don’t want to be involved in.[33:20] Learning balance and sacrifice when saying yes and no.[34:07] How to start thinking of procrastination as a habit and not as part of your identity.

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