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Take Action Immediately · The Daily Writer

• 0:08
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the Daily Rider, where we share a lesson each day to help you cultivate the habits for creative success.
• 0:16
  SPEAKER_00: So you've done it again.
• 0:18
  SPEAKER_00: You promised yourself you wouldn't do it.
• 0:21
  SPEAKER_00: You swore up and down that last time would be the last time.
• 0:24
  SPEAKER_00: Yet here you are, feeling guilty because you've given in to temptation once again.
• 0:29
  SPEAKER_00: Well, what are we talking about?
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  SPEAKER_00: Are we talking about some forbidden sin, some horrible act that is slowly destroying your life or your family?
• 0:38
  SPEAKER_00: No, we're talking about downloading yet another free PDF that'll just languish on your hard drive.
• 0:44
  SPEAKER_00: It's one more resource you won't read, but you'll still feel guilty because you know it'll probably help your writing or your business.
• 0:51
  SPEAKER_00: So don't feel bad.
• 0:52
  SPEAKER_00: We've all done it.
• 0:53
  SPEAKER_00: In today's information age, it's almost impossible not to be overwhelmed with email lists, free PDFs, podcasts, books, courses, and so much more.
• 1:03
  SPEAKER_00: So how do you deal with this flood of information?
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, here's the key.
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  SPEAKER_00: The next time you read or listen to something that's helpful, determine whether it's something that you need to do.
• 1:13
  SPEAKER_00: If so, take action on it immediately.
• 1:16
  SPEAKER_00: This one simple concept can work wonders for your confidence and your success.
• 1:20
  SPEAKER_00: When you do something that you know you must do, you develop the habit of breaking down barriers.
• 1:26
  SPEAKER_00: You also build your anti-procrastination muscle, which is extremely useful for writers of every kind.
• 1:31
  SPEAKER_00: So don't get overwhelmed by all the information out there.
• 1:34
  SPEAKER_00: In fact, you should delete or unsubscribe to things that are not helping you on your journey right now.
• 1:39
  SPEAKER_00: Too much information can paralyze and confuse you.
• 1:43
  SPEAKER_00: You can always download that thing again, or you can find a similar resource on the internet whenever you need it.
• 1:48
  SPEAKER_00: But the best course of action is clearing your mental clutter and taking the next logical step in your writing journey.
• 1:56
  SPEAKER_00: After all, the most successful writers are not the ones with the most talent.
• 1:59
  SPEAKER_00: They're the ones who keep their life simple and take action every day toward their goals.
• 2:05
  SPEAKER_00: Thanks so much for listening to today's episode.
• 2:07
  SPEAKER_00: For more, you can visit us at dailywriterlife.com.
• 2:11
  SPEAKER_00: Thanks, and I'll see you tomorrow.