{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F1acf8c2b-e695-4ddb-8145-7e3c5786e3e0","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Tuesday Tip: Preparation\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/1acf8c2b-e695-4ddb-8145-7e3c5786e3e0\"></iframe>","title":"Tuesday Tip: Preparation","description":"I wrote an article a few years ago breaking down my process going \u201cOutbound Mode\u201d in sales.\u00a0 It\u2019s a tactic to more successfully focus on prospecting - calling and emailing potential customers.\u00a0\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe article had four steps: prepare, block off the calendar, distractions, and action.\u00a0 Unsurprisingly, the one that gets ignored is also the most boring step: preparation.\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nAnd that\u2019s my Tuesday Tip: prepare for your day the night before.\u00a0 Every day.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIt is infinitely easier to start working when you already know what you\u2019re working on.\u00a0 It\u2019s easier to work out in the morning when your clothes are laid out the night before. It\u2019s easier to eat healthy when you\u2019ve meal prepped on Sunday.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nBut that\u2019s boring.\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nTo be successful, you need to do the monotonous things well.\u00a0 Decision fatigue is a real thing.\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThe ancient Chinese military strategist once wrote that \u201cevery battle is won before it is fought.\u201d<br />\r\n<br />\r\nThere\u2019s a battle happening today.\u00a0\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nI hope you prepared.\u00a0\u00a0<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIf not, you\u2019re already behind.<br />\r\n<br />\r\n\u00a0<br />\r\nThis post is from our new series, Daily Momentum.\u00a0 Each morning, we send a short, inspirational post via email, blog and podcast.\u00a0 You can get it\u00a0directly to your email here.\u00a0 You can\u00a0subscribe on iTunes here\u00a0.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/84060626-235a-42dc-9a40-a1eead6830e0/eAA1TPwy9oTcEamuijU4gpev.png"}