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Episode 251: How To Know When It’s Time To Let Go, & Why Trying Less Can Lead To Success | I’m The Problem, It’s Me

Welcome back to another episode of “I’m the problem, it’s me,” where I call bullshit on myself for the things I’m getting wrong, so we can all learn from the struggle. Today’s adulting confession: I’m terrible at letting things go. I never know when to walk away and call it quits, and I try to make things work long past the point of productivity or hope



Welcome back to another episode of “I’m the problem, it’s me,” where I call bullshit on myself for the things I’m getting wrong, so we can all learn from the struggle. 

Today’s adulting confession: I’m terrible at letting things go. I never know when to walk away and call it quits, and I try to make things work long past the point of productivity or hope

If you’re listening to this, you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed or frustrated at how hard you’ve been trying in some area in your life.

This episode is your permission slip to stop trying to do something if it’s not working.

We’re taught our whole lives that “quitting is bad”, and “If you try harder you’ll do better” — but trying harder isn’t always the solution to achieving more.

Tune in as we explore a beautiful metaphor I heard at Lewis Howes’ Summit of Greatness. We dive into a story from Price Pritchett’s book, You2, on the power of redirection, pivoting, and NOT trying harder when there’s a smarter, more effective solution just around the corner.

I haven’t always known when to let go and walk away from something, but I’m setting out to change that.

If something isn’t working in your life and you’re still desperately trying — stop and reevaluate. There’s probably a better way

  • Read Price Prichett’s book, You2 

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  • Gillian Berner, Host, Producer & Editor

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Episode 31: How To Crush Your To-Do List and Organize Your Life

If you, like us, have been struggling to cross literally ANYTHING off of your never-ending to-do lists, we are here to help!

In this week’s quickie, we’re giving you tips on how we structure our days (or at least try to), three of the top to-do list methods that pros swear by, and the tools you can use to help you crush all of your goals and leave you worry-free at the end of the day. It all comes down to prioritization.



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If you, like us, have been struggling to cross literally ANYTHING off of your never-ending to-do lists, we are here to help!

There are so many reasons why tackling your to-do list can cause anxiety and overwhelm. If you’re super burnt out right now you could be feeling errand paralysis, or if you’re insanely busy these days, those lists can feel so daunting because EVERYTHING seems urgent. 

So in this week’s quickie, we’re giving you tips on how we structure our days (or at least try to), three of the top to-do list methods that pros swear by, and the tools you can use to help you crush all of your goals and leave you worry-free at the end of the day. It all comes down to prioritization.

Listen along to learn more about:

  • The Ivy Lee Method

  • The Eisenhower Matrix

  • Warren Buffet’s Two List Method

  • Cailyn’s tips for getting through to-do lists

  • Gill’s hot 15-minutes-or-less tip

We hope this episode helps you smash your to-do list and accomplish all of the daily tasks and goals you set out for yourself!

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@cailynmichaan 

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