In this post-Halloween episode, Darin shares a lesson inspired by watching his kids sort their candy after trick-or-treating. What initially looked like chaos became clarity as they organized their candy into categories — keep, trade, and toss. He encourages listeners to apply the same approach to their business as the year winds down: dump out all tasks, projects, and commitments, then sort through them to clarify what matters most. Focus on revenue-moving priorities, delegate or automate the rest, and eliminate the busy work taking up mental and calendar space. Instead of over-planning and dragging tasks into the new year, take quick action now to gain momentum and finish strong.
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In this post-Halloween episode, Darin shares a lesson inspired by watching his kids sort their candy after trick-or-treating. What initially looked like chaos became clarity as they organized their candy into categories — keep, trade, and toss. He encourages listeners to apply the same approach to their business as the year winds down: dump out all tasks, projects, and commitments, then sort through them to clarify what matters most. Focus on revenue-moving priorities, delegate or automate the rest, and eliminate the busy work taking up mental and calendar space. Instead of over-planning and dragging tasks into the new year, take quick action now to gain momentum and finish strong.
In today's Daily Show Up, Darin explores the parallels between fitness and business, uncovering how we often fall for inflated success stories. Let's decode this phenomenon and learn how to avoid being deceived by the pump or the edit.
1. The Pump Effect: What It Means in Fitness and Business
• Just like muscles look bigger after a workout due to increased blood flow, businesses can appear more successful temporarily.
• Fitness influencers use the pump to their advantage by posting photos after a workout when they look their best.
• In business, we see the equivalent when coaches and influencers showcase their peak moments, making their success seem constant.
2. Unmasking the Editing Tricks
• Some fitness photographers are exposing the editing tactics used by influencers, highlighting waist cinching and background manipulation.
• In the business world, the editing happens in the form of inflated numbers, selectively chosen statistics, and misleading comparisons.
• It's important to look behind the scenes and question what's real when someone boasts about their achievements.
Show Up | At Home. During Work. In Life.
In this post-Halloween episode, Darin shares a lesson inspired by watching his kids sort their candy after trick-or-treating. What initially looked like chaos became clarity as they organized their candy into categories — keep, trade, and toss. He encourages listeners to apply the same approach to their business as the year winds down: dump out all tasks, projects, and commitments, then sort through them to clarify what matters most. Focus on revenue-moving priorities, delegate or automate the rest, and eliminate the busy work taking up mental and calendar space. Instead of over-planning and dragging tasks into the new year, take quick action now to gain momentum and finish strong.
