Ever skipped picking up an umbrella before you left the house, only to later find yourself caught in a storm—drenched? Or left your grocery list in the car and forgot the butter? Life is full of little “I’ll deal with it later” moments—and they add up.
In this short episode, Penny shares why waiting until January to plan your success is the same trap in disguise. Don’t wait for the storm or the new year—take action now and set yourself up to step into 2026 with clarity, energy, and confidence.
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🍸CLARITY COCKTAIL QUOTE 🍸
“Procrastination is like a credit card: it’s a lot of fun until you get the bill.” ~ Christopher Parker
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STRATEGIES INSIDE THE PODCAST
Here are three ideas Penny shares to help you kickstart success today and avoid those “umbrella moments” in life:
- Listen to the nudge. If something inside you is whispering, “You should grab the umbrella”—pay attention. That’s your intuition.
- Stop outsourcing progress to the calendar. The flip of a page doesn’t flip your habits.
- Take one intentional step now. Not someday. Not “after the holidays.” Now.
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FREE RESOURCES
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