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.
Episodes
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Nov 8, 2024 • 12min
Why we lose motivation (and how a "base level of success" is crucial to keep going)
We start on a learning journey and then we quickly get lost. Why is this the case? We might have systems in place, reminders that keep going off, but we still don't have a clear understanding of what will get us to a level of fluency. This level of fluency is called "base level of success". Unless, you and I know the base level, we simply practice, and while we get better, we don't get very good at a skill. Well, it's about time.
Nov 1, 2024 • 22min
Why sequences are crucial for your business and how to go about implementing it.
When you go for a meal, you follow a sequence. When you are part of a wedding ceremony, there's also a sequence. Sequences allow us to follow a thread, but it also gives the client a clear pathway. In this episode we look at the power of sequences, how to implement one and why you may want to change your sequence as technology moves forward. Let's go!
Oct 25, 2024 • 14min
Why you need to get off the Internet – and meet real people instead
The Internet has and will always be a great source of getting clients. However, if you notice, it's also a very crowded space. There's a place that's a lot less busy. It's called "the world offline". Here's why you need to do some exploration away from your computer.
Oct 19, 2024 • 13min
Rerun 5 Why Willpower Is Weak (And How Numbers Help You Stay on Track Instead)
Oct 12, 2024 • 25min
Rerun 4:The Results Paradox: Why We Have To Keep Searching For New Clients
Oct 5, 2024 • 16min
Rerun 3 Why A "Lack Of Memory" Causes You To Be Less Talented In Life
Sep 28, 2024 • 12min
Rerun 2 How To Create An Intensely Curious First Line For Your Article
Sep 21, 2024 • 12min
Rerun 1: How To Get Clients To Go From "No" To "Yes" (And Why The Right Mindset Is Crucial)
Sep 14, 2024 • 16min
The "Unobvious Reasons" WhyAdults Struggle With Language Learning - Part 2
We continue on our two part series of why adults struggle with learning. And this time around, we have an unusual enemy. The enemy is "vocabulary". How can that be the case?
Sep 7, 2024 • 21min
The "Unobvious Reasons" WhyAdults Struggle With Language Learning - Part 1
We all believe that languages should be learned early, and we're not wrong. However, most adult learning is based on a school system that's boring and plainly illogical. Why do adults struggle so much? The short answer is that they don't learn like kids. The question is: what do kids do differently that makes learning so enduring? Let's find out.
