Habits: The Make or Break of Business Leaders | Ep 23

Most entrepreneurs don't have a strategy problem—they have a habit problem. In this episode of The Shift Podcast, Matt and Evan expose the three biggest bad habits sabotaging business leaders: procrastination, perfectionism, and avoidance. You’ll learn how to apply the habit swap strategy, how to use your environment as a cheat code, and why consistency always beats intensity. From personal discipline to professional execution, this episode offers practical tools you can apply right now to get back in control of your time, your leadership, and your life.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction – Entrepreneurs, You’re Not in Control
1:10 Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Avoidance
2:40 The Habit Swap Strategy That Actually Works
5:40 Why Willpower Fails—And What to Do Instead
7:55 Outsourcing Habits to Your Environment
10:00 Why Your Setup Matters More Than You Think
12:00 Real-Life 75 Hard Habit Hacks
15:05 The 4-Part Framework for Building Lasting Habits
19:55 Consistency vs. Intensity: Which One Wins?
22:30 Where to Start: Personal or Professional?
26:20 5 Must-Have Professional Habits for Entrepreneurs
30:15 Final Thoughts + Coaching Invitation

Contact:
theshiftpodcast.co

Matt Ware:
https://themattware.com

Evan Weiland:
https://evanweiland.com

Recommended Books:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Willpower Doesn’t Work by Benjamin Hardy