The Three Month Vacation Podcast

Sean D'Souza
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The Three Month Vacation Podcast

Sean D'Souza made two vows when he started up Psychotactics back in 2002. The first was that he'd always get paid in advance and the second was that work wouldn't control his life. He decided to take three months off every year. But how do you take three months off, without affecting your business and profits? Do you buy into the myth of "outsourcing everything and working just a few hours a week?" Not really. Instead, you structure your business in a way that enables you to work hard and then take three months off every single year. And Sean walks his talk. Since 2004, he's taken three months off every year (except in 2005, when there was a medical emergency). This podcast isn't about the easy life. It's not some magic trick about working less. Instead with this podcast you learn how to really enjoy your work, enjoy your vacation time and yes, get paid in advance.

  1. The Power of Analogies (Part 2): How to use everyday life to create stunning analogies

    1 DAY AGO

    The Power of Analogies (Part 2): How to use everyday life to create stunning analogies

    The Power of Analogies (Part 2): How to use everyday life to create stunning analogies Probably the biggest mistake that most of us make is that we try to find analogies. We sit down at a desk and wrack our brains trying to find an analogy that's just right. Instead, we end up with analogies that have been used repeatedly by other people. Or analogy doesn't seem fresh—and certainly not memorable. Yet, there are dozens if not hundreds of analogies waiting for us round the corner. And by that I mean literally round the corner. It's a secret waiting for us in plain sight. Let's find out how to go about creating those analogies by the dozen!

    13 min
  2. The Power of Analogies (Part 1): Working Backwards

    NOV 15

    The Power of Analogies (Part 1): Working Backwards

    When we sit down to write an article, or design a presentation, we tend to slip in an analogy. However, most of the analogies that we seem to come up with a "boring and tired". The reason why we struggle so much is because we're going about it the wrong way. And allergies – in general – should be written backwards. How do you write an analogy going backwards? That's what we'll find out in this episode.

    9 min
  3. Why we lose motivation (and how a “base level of success” is crucial to keep going)

    NOV 8

    Why we lose motivation (and how a “base level of success” is crucial to keep going)

    We start on a learning journey and then we quickly get lost. Why is this the case? We might have systems in place, reminders that keep going off, but we still don’t have a clear understanding of what will get us to a level of fluency. This level of fluency is called “base level of success”. Unless, you and I know the base level, we simply practice, and while we get better, we don’t get very good at a skill. Well, it’s about time.

    12 min
  4. Why sequences are crucial for your business and how to go about implementing it.

    NOV 1

    Why sequences are crucial for your business and how to go about implementing it.

    When you go for a meal, you follow a sequence. When you are part of a wedding ceremony, there’s also a sequence. Sequences allow us to follow a thread, but it also gives the client a clear pathway. In this episode we look at the power of sequences, how to implement one and why you may want to change your sequence as technology moves forward. Let’s go!

    22 min
  5. Why you need to get off the Internet – and meet real people instead

    OCT 25

    Why you need to get off the Internet – and meet real people instead

    The Internet has and will always be a great source of getting clients. However, if you notice, it’s also a very crowded space. There’s a place that’s a lot less busy. It’s called “the world offline”. Here’s why you need to do some exploration away from your computer.

    14 min
  6. Rerun 5 Why Willpower Is Weak (And How Numbers Help You Stay on Track Instead)

    OCT 19

    Rerun 5 Why Willpower Is Weak (And How Numbers Help You Stay on Track Instead)

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    13 min
  7. Rerun 4:The Results Paradox: Why We Have To Keep Searching For New Clients

    OCT 12

    Rerun 4:The Results Paradox: Why We Have To Keep Searching For New Clients

    The Three Month Vacation Podcast

    25 min
  8. Rerun 3 Why A “Lack Of Memory” Causes You To Be Less Talented In Life

    OCT 5

    Rerun 3 Why A “Lack Of Memory” Causes You To Be Less Talented In Life

    The Three Month Vacation Podcast

    16 min
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Sean D'Souza made two vows when he started up Psychotactics back in 2002. The first was that he'd always get paid in advance and the second was that work wouldn't control his life. He decided to take three months off every year. But how do you take three months off, without affecting your business and profits? Do you buy into the myth of "outsourcing everything and working just a few hours a week?" Not really. Instead, you structure your business in a way that enables you to work hard and then take three months off every single year. And Sean walks his talk. Since 2004, he's taken three months off every year (except in 2005, when there was a medical emergency). This podcast isn't about the easy life. It's not some magic trick about working less. Instead with this podcast you learn how to really enjoy your work, enjoy your vacation time and yes, get paid in advance.

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  • Creator
    Sean D'Souza
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    532
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Psychotactics Ltd. All rights reserved.
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    The Three Month Vacation Podcast

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