#291 Logically Override the Default: How to Stop Procrastinating, Scrolling, and Getting Distracted

#291 Logically Override the Default: How to Stop Procrastinating, Scrolling, and Getting Distracted

Author: Jim Harshaw, Jr. March 15, 2021 Duration: 45:25

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Override the Default

Have you ever finished a work task then found yourself automatically checking your inbox or social media?

Have you ever walked past a tray of cookies and just grabbed one without even thinking about it?

Have you ever hit the snooze button? 

This is the default. This is what's holding you back from your next level; from achieving that goal that always seems just out of reach.

So, what can you do about it? 

During a recent personal performance coaching session with a client there was a specific, powerful phrase that I said that he keyed on. 

“Logically override the default.”

I encourage you to 1) listen to this episode and 2) do as my client said he was going to do—write the phrase on the wall above your computer!

Tune in now and let’s talk about the 10 ways you can logically override your default.

If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode—as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode—at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  


There's a particular drive that comes from a background in sports, a mindset forged in competition and discipline that doesn't just switch off when you leave the field. Success for the Athletic-Minded Man taps directly into that energy, translating the core principles of athletic performance into tools for everyday life. Host Jim Harshaw, Jr. understands that the same clarity needed to execute a game plan, the focus required in a critical moment, and the consistency of daily practice are the exact traits that define winning in business, relationships, and personal health. This isn't about finding more hours in the day; it's about applying a strategic, trained approach to all of it. Each episode feels like a conversation with a coach who's been in your shoes, addressing the real tension between ambitious career goals, being a present father and partner, and maintaining physical fitness without letting any single priority suffer. You'll hear practical discussions on management, self-improvement, and the mental frameworks that help you stop shortchanging the areas that matter most. The podcast moves beyond theory, offering actionable insights for men who aim to build a life of sustained achievement, where success is measured across the board, not just on a scoreboard.
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