What I Do When I Can’t Work

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Ever had one of those days where you just can’t seem to get going? Maybe it’s because your morning got derailed, or something’s weighing on your mind. But here’s the thing: over time, I’ve figured out a trick to pull myself out of that slump. And no, it’s not about waiting for motivation to magically appear. It’s about doing something so simple, so small, that you might not believe it could actually work. Stick around

[1:12] Acknowledge what’s weighing on you:

  • Guard your mornings carefully; starting the day with intention sets the tone for productivity.
  • Emotional burdens can hijack focus, highlighting the importance of addressing personal issues to maintain balance.
  • Protecting time and attention is key to staying on track and avoiding unnecessary distractions. 
     

[1:39] Physical action creates mental shifts:

  • Momentum builds naturally through action, even when starting with simple or mundane activities.
  • Avoid passive consumption; focus on active tasks to shift energy and unlock productivity.
  • Simple mechanical movements bypass psychological resistance. Taking the first step, no matter how small, can lead to bigger wins.
  • Mechanical or routine tasks are effective starters when feeling stuck.

[3:00] Passive consumption kills momentum:

  • Action generates its own motivation through kinetic energy transfer
  • Passive consumption, like reading or watching videos, rarely translates into productivity. Instead, focus on active tasks to shift energy and unlock productivity.
  • Small, unrelated actions break the cycle of stagnation and create a foundation for focus. Proving that action often precedes motivation.

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WHO IS
IGOR KHEIFETS

Igor Kheifets is an amazon best-selling author of the List Building Lifestyle: Confessions of an Email Millionaire.

He’s also the host of List Building Lifestyle, the podcast for anyone who wants to make more money and have more freedom by leveraging the power of an email list

He’s widely referred to as the go-to authority on building large responsive email lists in record time.

Igor’s passionate about showing people how to live the List Building Lifestyle.