SPI 868: Managing Energy and Expectations When Burnout Kicks In
#868 Are you feeling it too? With the New Year excitement starting to fade, April is about the time of year when burnout starts creeping in for many of us. Don't worry, this episode will get you back on track. Listen in because I dive into the key physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral signs of burnout today. Spotting these will help you recalibrate and set sustainable expectations without lowering your ambitions! This session is packed with strategies to restore your drive and motivation. I discuss tactics like perfectly timed micro-breaks, task batching, prioritizing deep work, and reconnecting with your "why." To create your burnout prevention plan, I also share how to do a weekly energy audit, set up non-negotiable boundaries around distractions, and find a support system of like-minded entrepreneurs. Remember, burning out is not failing. It's actually very common among highly motivated people. Course-correct by joining me for today's episode! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session868.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SPI 867: How to Build a 7-Figure Business in a Boring Industry (And Have Fun!) with Sam Vander Wielen
#867 Goals we work hard toward can turn out to be all wrong for us the moment we achieve them. In fact, it's easy to fall into this trap if we don't uncover our own definition of success and chase someone else's instead. So how do we begin again if we find ourselves on a path we don't like? In this episode, I'm joined by the author of When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy, Sam Vander Wielen. The moment today's guest landed the attorney job of her dreams, she knew corporate life wouldn't be right for her. Not one to give up, she leaned into the pull of entrepreneurship and pivoted to create a multimillion-dollar online business around her expertise. Sam is a master storyteller with an impressive ability to turn everyday moments into engaging lessons for her audience. Listen in if you're stuck in a traditional job or want to create and sell your first products! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session867.***Today’s episode is brought to you by Incogni. Reduce the volume of spam calls and emails and lower your risk of identity theft with Incogni. For being a listener of this show, you’ll receive 60% off an annual plan, using the exclusive promo code smartpassive. Go to https://incogni.com/smartpassive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SPI 866: How to Get Better at Anything, Faster
#866 To grow, we might have to stop relying on some of our strengths. This may sound counterintuitive, but sometimes the skills we've mastered become crutches that mask areas we're struggling in. So how do we break free from our usual routines? Join me today because I want to tell you about using voluntary force functions to level up. I'm in the same boat as you. I've grown as a public speaker, but some of the skills I've developed are now holding me back. You see, my presentations have always relied on amazing slides. This is one of my superpowers, but it's also something I lean on instead of focusing on storytelling and audience engagement. Tune in today to hear how I plan to change this by not preparing any slides for my next presentation! This is a voluntary force function, just like the many others I've used to improve throughout my journey. Don't miss out on this mindset hack! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session866.***Today’s episode is brought to you by Incogni. Reduce the volume of spam calls and emails and lower your risk of identity theft with Incogni. For being a listener of this show, you’ll receive 60% off an annual plan, using the exclusive promo code smartpassive. Go to https://incogni.com/smartpassive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SPI 865: Why I Really Wrote Lean Learning (And a Sample Reading from the Book)
#865 Do you have a stream of ideas you've never put into practice? Are you stuck consuming information and accumulating knowledge without ever taking action? That's where most of us are these days. Learning has become a substitute for doing. Because it feels productive, we mistake gathering hacks and strategies for actual creation and work. That's why I wrote my upcoming book, Lean Learning. With my kids heading toward adulthood, I don't want them or anyone else falling into this trap. I want you to invest in just enough quality instruction, take action, reflect, and repeat. I want us all to escape the kind of growth that lives in our heads but dies in our hands! Your way out is the just-in-time information that finds you right when you need it. This is your key to progress and success without distractions! Please help me spread this message by pre-ordering Lean Learning, and listen in on this episode to achieve more by learning less! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session865.***Today’s episode is brought to you by Incogni. Reduce the volume of spam calls and emails and lower your risk of identity theft with Incogni. For being a listener of this show, you’ll receive 60% off an annual plan by using the exclusive promo code smartpassive. Go to https://incogni.com/smartpassive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SPI 864: From Content Chaos to Conversion Machine—The Approach Smart Creators Use
#864 Most people get this wrong. In fact, I also missed this crucial content hack for years. When I finally figured it out, everything changed. How's that for a hook? If your posts, podcasts, videos, or emails aren't converting, I won't make you wait to find out more. Here's the tip. Whatever you're creating, start with the title. This is the first thing people see, often determining whether they give your content a chance. A catchy title won't just get you more clicks. This shift in the process will also inspire you to create in new ways and come up with next-level ideas that have the potential to go viral. Listen in on today's episode to hear an example of how I'm using this trick on my Pokémon YouTube channel for big results. I'll also share ten powerful title frameworks to teach how to grab attention and engage your ideal audience. Listen in! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session864.***Today’s episode is brought to you by Incogni. Reduce the volume of spam calls and emails and lower your risk of identity theft with Incogni. For being a listener of this show, you’ll receive 60% off an annual plan by using the exclusive promo code smartpassive. Go to https://incogni.com/smartpassive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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