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Do the Work!

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1. Resistance is Your Enemy

  • Resistance is the force inside you that stops you from doing your work.
  • It tries to trick you with excuses and distractions.
  • The more important the work, the stronger Resistance gets.

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2. Start Before You’re Ready

  • Waiting for the perfect moment or idea is a trap.
  • Action creates momentum and helps you figure things out.
  • Don’t wait for motivation — just start moving.

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3. Fear is a Sign of Progress

  • Feeling scared means you are pushing boundaries.
  • Fear shows you that your work matters.
  • Use fear as a signal to keep going, not to stop.

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4. Plan, But Don’t Overthink

  • Make a simple plan to guide your work.
  • Avoid over-planning, which leads to procrastination.
  • Plans should help you start, not stop.

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5. Break the Work Into Small Steps

  • Big projects can feel overwhelming.
  • Dividing your work into smaller, doable parts makes it easier to start.
  • To make this even simpler, I created 10 free ChatGPT prompts that help you slice through overwhelm and get moving fast — like having a personal coach ready to push you into action anytime.
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6. Ignore Critics and Doubters

  • People may try to discourage or distract you.
  • Resistance uses their voices to create self-doubt.
  • Trust yourself and your process.

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7. Be Committed and Consistent

  • Show up every day, even when it’s hard.
  • Consistency beats bursts of motivation.
  • Commitment helps you overcome Resistance.

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8. Don’t Wait for Inspiration

  • Inspiration comes from doing the work, not before it.
  • Action feeds creativity and motivation.
  • Keep working even when you don’t ā€œfeelā€ like it.

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9. Accept Imperfection

  • Your work won’t be perfect at first.
  • Perfectionism is another form of Resistance.
  • Focus on progress, not perfection.

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10. Finish What You Start

  • Completion is the true victory over Resistance.
  • Don’t stop until you finish your project.
  • Finishing builds confidence and momentum for the next work.

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