Do you find yourself procrastinating by doing easier tasks instead of tackling more challenging ones?
On this episode, host Christy Pennison sits down with thought leader and coach on Accidental Entrepreneurship, Amanda McKinney as they explore the challenges and triumphs of pursuing goals and staying focused on what truly matters. Amanda shares her experience of how she stumbled into being an entrepreneur. She opens up about her tendencies towards procrastination and offers valuable insights on setting boundaries to prioritize tasks effectively.
As the conversation unfolds, Amanda delves into the pivotal moments that led her to establish her own consulting business and the courage it took to veer off the traditional job path. She emphasizes the importance of accountability and the significant investment she has made in finding mentors and accountability partners to keep her on track.
You have to have courage to take action before the confidence shows up. The confidence will follow the courage that you have.
Amanda McKinney
In this episode, we dive into:
- Procrastination habits and avoidance of difficult tasks
- Setting boundaries around time, attention, and discomfort
- Encouragement to persevere through discomfort for personal growth
Drawing from her personal experiences, Amanda sheds light on the various buckets of action, examining the reasons behind our tendencies to put off important work and opt for “procrasta-working” instead. Through stories of resilience and drive, Amanda and Christy encourage listeners to embrace discomfort and strive for progress.
This episode is filled with practical insights, relatable stories, and candid discussions that empower listeners to pursue their dreams, set boundaries, and persevere through challenges. Tune in to gain valuable strategies for achieving progress, finding support, and challenging “procrasta-working” in the pursuit of personal and professional growth.
About Amanda McKinney:
Amanda McKinney is a recognized thought leader and coach on Accidental Entrepreneurship, author of Why Not You? An Accidental Entrepreneur’s Guide To Success and host of The Unapologetic Entrepreneur Podcast. As a coach she can help any Accidental Entrepreneur navigate self-doubt so that they can take action and uncover their confidence through utilizing her Y.O.U. Promise framework.
To connect with Amanda McKinney: amandamckinney.com
