Ep140 - MindSHIFT Quick Hits - Tip #4 - Have a Backup Plan
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
What happens when your day doesn’t go to plan? Can you still show up like FUTURE YOU… even when the Oreos are calling? In this MindSHIFT Quick Hit episode, Dallas Amsden shares the real reason most people struggle with consistency — and it’s not willpower. It’s preparation. If you’ve ever had great intentions but ended up in the carb cabinet, this episode is for you.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why backup plans matter more than you think
- What FUTURE YOU does differently on stressful days
- A peek inside Dallas’ personal “carb cabinet confession”
- How to create practical guardrails for your habits
- The Stoic mindset shift that will change your approach to adversity
- The secret to keeping momentum—even when life hits hard
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Bad days are inevitable. Backup plans make them survivable.
- FUTURE YOU doesn’t need ideal conditions—just intelligent preparation.
- Consistency is built by designing for the non-ideal days.
- Emotional eating, stress, and missed protocols can be avoided with micro-prep strategies.
- Commit to guardrails, not guilt.
- Inspiration is great, but consistency is transformational.
00:00 The Importance of Consistency
00:29 Personal Struggles with Backup Plans
01:24 Strategies for Staying Consistent
01:48 Future You and Stoic Principles
02:05 Practical Tips for Consistency
02:44 Join the Future You Challenge
03:01 Commit to Consistency
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PLAYLISTS:
1) For more MindSHIFT episodes, check out the full series at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckZXmmnQcJGby6gRe_RjP0O3sUm5PY-z
2) Want to learn more about the 4-Is of your Winning Gameplan for Life? Catch every episode in that 5-part series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckZXmmnQcJEVEvtd92r80pbPsAYK8vaU&si=iSNo8qHHbDCRYjpC
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PRODUCER: Taylor Brother
This podcast is recorded in partnership with the Iverson Group at the Neighborhood Loans Studio in St. Louis, MO: www.TheIversonGroup.com
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