I'm begging you to build self-trust before anything else

February 14

12 mins

Episode Description

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💭 *Video timeline ⇢*

00:00 Why Self-Trust Is the Missing Link in Productivity

00:24 The ‘Bad Boss’ Analogy: How You Lose Trust in Yourself

01:46 The 3 Building Blocks of Self-Trust (Honesty, Collaboration, Compassion)

03:02 High Self-Trust in Action: Neil’s Time-Blocking Mindset

04:38 Low Self-Trust in Action: Joanne’s Rigid Planning Trap

06:05 Why Rigid Productivity Systems Can Backfire (and Fuel Self-Sabotage)

07:16 Ingredient #1: Self-Honesty—Stop ‘Play Pretend’ Planning

09:49 Ingredient #2: Self-Collaboration—Check In Before You Commit

11:08 Ingredient #3: Self-Compassion—Recover From Mistakes Without Cruelty

11:38 Mini Move: Use Self-Collaboration When You Feel Resistance