The Three Month Vacation Podcast
The Three Month Vacation Podcast
Sean D'Souza
Sean D'Souza made two vows when he started up Psychotactics back in 2002. The first was that he'd always get paid in advance and the second was that work wouldn't control his life. He decided to take three months off every year. But how do you take three months off, without affecting your business and profits? Do you buy into the myth of "outsourcing everything and working just a few hours a week?" Not really. Instead, you structure your business in a way that enables you to work hard and then take three months off every single year. And Sean walks his talk. Since 2004, he's taken three months off every year (except in 2005, when there was a medical emergency). This podcast isn't about the easy life. It's not some magic trick about working less. Instead with this podcast you learn how to really enjoy your work, enjoy your vacation time and yes, get paid in advance.
How to get clients to go from "NO" to "YES" (And why the right mindset is crucial)
Usually a "NO" feels like a door slammed in your face. However, in many cases, a "NO" isn't a forever thing. If you look at "NO" differently, there's a good chance you'll get a bucketful of "YESES". Here's my experience of going from "NO to YES".   Next Step: Listen to  Three Ways To Harness The Mastermind Mindset (And Use It Across Your Business)
Dec 8, 2023
12 min
The "Blindingly Obvious Reason" That Drives Success in Almost Any Sphere
You'd think that success parameters are everywhere—and they are. Yet, some of them are so obvious that we completely miss them. In order to turn things around and get people to get your clients—and yourself—to understand success better, you have to know the difference between ego and mastery. In this episode, that's what we explore and why it makes such a vast difference.   Next Step: Find out How Ego-Killers Can Drive Clients Away
Dec 1, 2023
21 min
The Myth of Poor Memory (And How to Overcome It Instantly)
Have you heard yourself saying: I'm not good with names! Almost everyone you run into is likely to say something similar. Is it because we're bad with names and have terrible memories? Or is it a myth that we've been perpetuating? Let's find out in this slightly odd view of memory.   Next Step: Have a listen to Why A “Lack Of Memory” Causes You To Be Less Talented In Life
Nov 24, 2023
12 min
How to create an intensely curious first line for your article
The first line is what pulls us into an article. Yet we end up writing a really boring first line. What's worse is that you could use the power of story to create an intensely powerful first line in minutes. Don't believe me? Well, do you have 10 minutes? Let's start.   Next Step: Don't miss the series on Writers's BlockWriter’s Block Series: Why Discussion and Feedback Are A Writer’s Secret Weapon (And How Professionals Use it to Their Advantage)
Nov 10, 2023
12 min
Overwhelmed with Too Much to Learn? How To Solve The Problem Once and For All
If we went back in time, we'd all feel a little less stressed out. We weren't being pounded with endless information all the time. There weren't a million courses, workshops, training and videos, let alone an endless parade of books. It seems like we'll never keep up. And no, we won't. But there's a way around the problem and it's quite permanent. Let's fix it, shall we? ________________________________________   Here is another podcast on Overwhelm The Overwhelm Virus: How To Get It Out of Your Daily Routine  
Oct 27, 2023
8 min
Why a "Lack of Memory" Causes You to be Less Talented in Life
I was chatting with a client, and he told me how he needs to improve his drawing. "I always draw stick figures", he said to me, "and somehow, I need to improve these drawings." This strategy struck me as odd because I didn't see a problem with his stick figures. The stick figures looked as good as they would always be, with little room for improvement. "You don't have a problem with stick figures," I said. "You have a problem with memory!" My comment confused him because he was talking about drawing and learning to draw, but I was referring to "a lack of memory". What is this "memory" bit all about?  Let's find out.   Once you finish listening, you may like this podcast too:  Rapid Talent (How To Get There and What Holds Us Back)
Oct 20, 2023
16 min
The Results Paradox: Why We Have to Keep Searching for New Clients
The biggest underlying success factor of a business is repeat clients. Yet time and time again, we have to keep looking for new clients. This sorry situation is often because we are seduced by information, not results. We know results are important, but we still go in the "opposite" direction. How do we solve this ongoing nightmare? Let's find out.   Next Step: How To Gain Momentum In Business Using The Subsets Technique (And Gain New Clients Too!)
Oct 13, 2023
25 min
The Not So Obvious Angles For Succeeding In Life
Do you remember the story of the Three Kings in the Bible?  You might have heard that they didn't come empty-handed.  That's because they understood one of the core principles of living was "giving". Not all the advice you get is obvious. Today, let's look at some not so obvious ones, shall we?   You can also listen to: Why You Should Pay Attention To Giving (And Why Receiving Is Just As Important)  
Oct 9, 2023
31 min
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