Today's quote from the book: “Self-sabotage is a silent thief. It doesn’t often scream at you, it whispers.” Doing What You Know, Chapter 6, p. 101 That’s why it’s so dangerous. It doesn’t feel like panic. It feels like a reasonable delay. A little procrastination. A little shrinking back. A little “I’ll do it tomorrow.” And if you don’t catch the whisper, it slowly drains momentum, confidence, and results. The win is noticing it early. Not after it steals another week. Write the last “whisper” you listened to, then do one 5-minute move that proves you’re back in control.

When you grow personally, the past is the past, & your mindset should be focused on the future! How do you feel about this quote?

Today's quote from the book: “Contrary to what many believe, courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s action in spite of it.” Doing What You Know, Chapter 6, p. 106 Fear shows up and your mind starts negotiating. You don’t need fear to leave. You need to move while it’s still there. Courage isn’t loud. It’s quiet follow-through. One small step that proves you’re not letting fear drive today. If you wait to feel ready, you’ll keep waiting. If you move anyway, confidence starts catching up. Name the thing you’re hesitating on. Take one 5-minute action in spite of the fear and log it.

DWYK Ch.11 - “The dip shows up after you’ve made progress, when the novelty has worn off and the hard work sets in. It’s when results are slower than expected, motivation is harder to find, and the voices of doubt start to get louder. It’s the place where most people quit, not because they’re not capable, but because they weren’t expecting it. It’s during the dip that your roots grow deeper. It’s where faith, character, and endurance are formed. These are not the moments to run from. They are the proving ground for greatness.“ I’ve absolutely experienced this “Dip” in my business, but I will not be deterred. I believe that great results are just around the corner and I must endure.

Today's quote from the book: “Self-sabotage often masquerades as logic or humility, but its real motivation is fear.” Doing What You Know, Chapter 6, p. 93 This is why it feels so convincing. It doesn’t show up as panic. It shows up as a “smart reason” to wait. A “responsible” excuse to delay. A “humble” way to stay small. And because it sounds reasonable, you don’t fight it. You agree with it. The shift happens when you stop debating the story and start noticing what it’s protecting you from. Fear loves disguises. Clarity unmasks it. Write the most believable excuse you’ve been using lately. Under it, write the fear it’s protecting. Then take one 5-minute action anyway.