24. Feeling Productive? That Might Be the Problem

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Today I'm pulling back the curtain on a sneaky form of self-sabotage that might look like productivity—but is actually keeping you stuck: productive hiding.

You know the drill: tweaking your website layout, “perfecting” your brand colors, reorganizing your Trello boards. It all feels important… but if you’re still not making sales, something’s off.

I’m breaking down:

• Why your “busy days” aren’t leading to real results
• How perfectionism and fear of rejection disguise themselves as productivity
• The real reason you’re still “getting ready” instead of getting clients
• And how to shift into action that actually moves your business forward

This episode will help you recognize the difference between motion and momentum—and show you how to trade busywork for brave moves.

Key Takeaways:

• Confidence doesn’t come before action—it’s a result of showing up scared and doing it anyway.
• Learning can become a delay tactic when you use it to avoid imperfect implementation.
• “Productive” tasks like tech setup and backend tweaking often feel safe because they let you avoid visibility and vulnerability.
• The business you want won’t be built behind the scenes—it’s waiting for you to be seen.

Thrive in 5: Trade Busywork for Bold Moves

1. Circle only the sales-generating tasks on your to-do list (and forget the rest—at least for now!)
2. Pause the online course—act on what you already know.
3. Post something today—even if it’s messy.
4. Make your offer so clear a stranger could explain it (and want it!)
5. Ask yourself: “What would I do if I believed this was already working?” Then go do that.

Ready to Stop Hiding in the Busywork?

If you’re done tweaking and ready to start selling, The Shortcut is for you. I’ll help you build the systems, strategy, and support you need to finally get visible—and get results.

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