The Pursuit with Tall John
Welcome to "The Pursuit" with Tall John, a podcast dedicated to guiding you on your journey towards optimal health, personal growth, and fulfillment. Whether you're seeking to improve your nutrition, enhance your fitness routine, or cultivate a positive mindset, this podcast offers practical insights and inspiration to help you thrive.
Hosted by health coach Tall John, "The Pursuit" is for individuals who are committed to living their best lives and refuse to settle for anything less. Through engaging discussions, expert interviews, and actionable advice, we explore topics ranging from nutrition and exercise to mindset and goal-setting, empowering you to unlock your potential and pursue your passions with purpose. Join us as we chase our dreams, lead by example, and inspire others to do the same on the journey to greatness.
The Pursuit with Tall John
Make the Deal
Summary
The conversation discusses the tendency to wait for the perfect time to start and not make a deal with oneself to take action. It emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfect action and starting where we are. The conversation provides practical tips for overcoming the perfection trap, such as setting a non-negotiable start date, starting small, celebrating small wins, adjusting and adapting, and seeking support. The key takeaway is to stop waiting for the perfect time and start taking action towards our goals.
Keywords
perfect time, deal with oneself, start, side project, obstacles, achieving goals, waiting, procrastination, imperfect action, embrace, circumstances, momentum, motivation, progress, potential, delay, start date, small wins, adjust, adapt, support, perfection trap, potential, unlock, full potential
Takeaways
Stop waiting for the perfect time and start taking action towards your goals.
Embrace imperfect action and start where you are.
Set a non-negotiable start date and start small.
Celebrate small wins and adjust and adapt as you go.
Seek support from people who will encourage and hold you accountable.
Titles
Celebrate Small Wins and Adjust and Adapt
Seek Support to Overcome the Perfection Trap
Sound Bites
"The key to making progress and achieving our goals is to embrace imperfect action."
"By taking imperfect action, we build momentum, gain valuable experience, and have the opportunity to adjust our approach as we go."
"Set a non-negotiable start date. Instead of waiting for the perfect time, just pick a date, commit to starting no matter what."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Waiting for the Perfect Time
06:05 Embracing Imperfect Action
11:26 Setting a Non-Negotiable Start Date
12:22 Celebrating Small Wins and Adjusting
14:06 Seeking Support to Overcome the Perfection Trap
Reach TJ at Talljohn.com or TallJohn77 on IG
Thank you for listening.