Anup Chouhan's Key Ideas from Do the Work!
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1. Resistance is Your Enemy
- Resistance is the force inside you that stops you from doing your work.
- It tries to trick you with excuses and distractions.
- The more important the work, the stronger Resistance gets.
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2. Start Before Youāre Ready
- Waiting for the perfect moment or idea is a trap.
- Action creates momentum and helps you figure things out.
- Donāt wait for motivation ā just start moving.
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3. Fear is a Sign of Progress
- Feeling scared means you are pushing boundaries.
- Fear shows you that your work matters.
- Use fear as a signal to keep going, not to stop.
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4. Plan, But Donāt Overthink
- Make a simple plan to guide your work.
- Avoid over-planning, which leads to procrastination.
- Plans should help you start, not stop.
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5. Break the Work Into Small Steps
- Big projects can feel overwhelming.
- Dividing your work into smaller, doable parts makes it easier to start.
- To make this even simpler, I created 10 free ChatGPT prompts that help you slice through overwhelm and get moving fast ā like having a personal coach ready to push you into action anytime.
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6. Ignore Critics and Doubters
- People may try to discourage or distract you.
- Resistance uses their voices to create self-doubt.
- Trust yourself and your process.
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7. Be Committed and Consistent
- Show up every day, even when itās hard.
- Consistency beats bursts of motivation.
- Commitment helps you overcome Resistance.
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8. Donāt Wait for Inspiration
- Inspiration comes from doing the work, not before it.
- Action feeds creativity and motivation.
- Keep working even when you donāt āfeelā like it.
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9. Accept Imperfection
- Your work wonāt be perfect at first.
- Perfectionism is another form of Resistance.
- Focus on progress, not perfection.
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10. Finish What You Start
- Completion is the true victory over Resistance.
- Donāt stop until you finish your project.
- Finishing builds confidence and momentum for the next work.
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