The Three Month Vacation Podcast
Sean D'Souza
Sean D'Souza made two vows when he started up Psychotactics back in 2002. The first was that he'd always get paid in advance and the second was that work wouldn't control his life. He decided to take three months off every year. But how do you take three months off, without affecting your business and profits? Do you buy into the myth of "outsourcing everything and working just a few hours a week?" Not really. Instead, you structure your business in a way that enables you to work hard and then take three months off every single year. And Sean walks his talk. Since 2004, he's taken three months off every year (except in 2005, when there was a medical emergency). This podcast isn't about the easy life. It's not some magic trick about working less. Instead with this podcast you learn how to really enjoy your work, enjoy your vacation time and yes, get paid in advance.
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Sep 29, 2023 • 13min
Why "Dribbling" is better than "Practice, Practice, Practice"
We're told we need to practice if we want to get better. However, most of the times when we're practicing, we're quite bored. Instead, "play" is far superior in every way. It's not boring and like that kid next door, we "dribble" all the time. Let's look sideways at dribbling, instead of just practice, practice, practice. Next Step: Don't miss How To Get Results Like A Pro (Without Endless Practice)
Sep 23, 2023 • 15min
How to Stay on Track With Your Goals (Without Depending on Willpower): Guest appearance by Keira Menon
Last week we heard about willpower and how ineffective it can be when we most need it. Today, we have guest—the first ever—Keira Menon. She not only gives you her version of willpower, but also tells you how she went about recording this podcast. This a fun listen so don't miss it. We had so many people write and tell us how much they enjoyed the episode. ___________________ OMG I did, and it made me smile so much. I know you have been involved in your niece's life for some time as Sean has mentioned her often in the past, to hear her sounding so grown up and mature! My first thought was noooo....surely not! and it instantly reminded me just how long I had been following your work. She did a fabulous job. Congratulations, and was an episode I starred becaue the podcast tips as well as brain tips. And I have quoted the "edamame beans, naan bread, chai tea" evidence used by Sean Nicky T ___________________
Sep 16, 2023 • 14min
Why Willpower is Weak (And How Numbers Help You Stay on Track Instead)
We're told time and time again that what we need is better willpower? Yet, science and endless studies have shown willpower to be ineffective. If you're tired, for example, you'll do things that you don't normally tend to do. Your willpower is completely ineffective in many situations. However, numbers help. How do they help and why are they so underrated? Let's find out.
Sep 9, 2023 • 23min
Re-run 06 The Paradox of Motivation and Burnout (And Where To Draw the Line)
Sep 2, 2023 • 28min
Re-Run 05 Why You May Be Scaring Clients Away From Your Sales Page (And How A Simple Fix Can Bring Them Back)
Aug 26, 2023 • 29min
Re-run 04 Why Do Clients Sign Up? Understanding The Core Motivations That Attracts Clients
Aug 23, 2023 • 29min
Rerun 3 - How To Become Fluent At Almost Any Skill In A Matter Of Weeks (And What Stops Us From Being Fluent)
Aug 12, 2023 • 23min
Storytelling: How To Edit A Story (And Why "Relevance" Is The Key To Editing Any Story)
Aug 5, 2023 • 28min
Feeling Overwhelmed? How to stop (And Why Some People Are Always Overwhelmed And Others Aren't)
Jul 29, 2023 • 17min
Why writing down what delights you can help reduce anxiety and stress
No one needs to tell you how stress can take its toll. Yet there seems no easy way to ramp down the stress factor. If anything, we seem to be more stressed than ever before. The news closes in on us on all sides and we seem trapped. However, there's a way that can ease that stress considerably. It could even be considered a form of meditation. It's called "writing down what delights you". Let's find out how easy it can be to be delighted and decrease our stress considerably.
