Why can't we do the things we say we are going to do?

The episode covers Andy experience of becoming a father, the concept of cutting through the noise, the gap between expectations and actions, cognitive dissonance, the power of stories, safety and comfort, beliefs about stress, performance anxiety and fear, biases and heuristics, the Go Method, recognising limited time, and overcoming resistance.

Takeaways

• The importance of recognising the gap between expectations and actions
• Understanding the power of stories and their impact on our beliefs and behaviors

Chapters

• 00:00 Becoming a Father
• 05:05 Cognitive Dissonance and Discomfort
• 11:10 Beliefs About Stress
• 19:51 The Go Method