Episode Description
Do you feel like you’re constantly failing at work-life balance? Or maybe you’re tired of advice that tells you to optimize every second of your day and track every single habit? If you want a fresh, unconventional approach to building a life you love, this episode is for you.
My guest is Jonathan Goodman, the author of Unhinged Habits. He’s a fitness industry veteran who challenges the idea that slow and steady always wins the race. Instead, he explains why periods of intensity — followed by rest — are actually the key to transforming your life.
Some of the things we discuss are:
- Why you should stop trying to balance money, health, and relationships simultaneously
- The problem with trying to get "1% better every day"
- How to use "seasons" of intensity to level up your life
- The simple "Hats vs. Tattoos" rule for making faster decisions without regret
- Why having fewer friends might actually make you happier and less lonely
- How to create an "off-season checklist" so you don't feel guilty about the things you aren't focusing on right now
- How to launch a "micro-season" to tackle your biggest goals in just 30 days
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