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Most of us are great at following through on a plan… as long as nothing changes.
But that’s not real life.

In this episode, I share a story that completely reframed how I think about limitations and what to do when life throws you off your plan. It’s the story of an artist, Phil Hansen, who developed a permanent tremor in his hand and was told by his doctor to “embrace the shake.” That simple phrase changed everything for him and it’s changed the way I think about progress, capacity, and follow-through.

I talk about why limitations are inevitable, why fighting them often makes things worse, and how subtraction, not addition, is often the most powerful path forward when your capacity changes.

If you’re navigating a season of change, grief, health challenges, caregiving, financial stress, or simply less time and energy than you expected, this episode will help you stop fighting reality and start working with it.

Phil Hansen Video: https://www.ted.com/talks/phil_hansen_embrace_the_shake
Phil's Website: https://www.philinthecircle.com/
Phil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philinthecircle/?hl=en

Resources Mentioned:
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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This episode came from a conversation I had with an entrepreneur who had a great year on paper but still felt scattered, overwhelmed, and reactive. So we went back to the basics.

In this episode, I walk you through the foundational shifts that help you move from constantly reacting to your life and business… to feeling proactive, grounded, and in control again. Nothing fancy. Nothing complicated. Just the things that actually work.

I share:
Why 90-day goals create more clarity than annual goals
How breaking goals into monthly and weekly rhythms changes everything
Why creating personal policies reduces overwhelm
How systems eliminate the “whack-a-mole” feeling
What to look for when things feel scattered even when things are going well

If you’re feeling reactive, this episode will help you slow things down, spot the patterns, and rebuild a rhythm that supports the life and business you’re trying to grow.

Resources Mentioned:
Ep. 56 on my Goal Design Method: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2421041/episodes/18155322-ep-56-stop-setting-goals-start-designing-them
Goal Design Masterclass & 1:1 Goal Design Session: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme/
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

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We hear it all the time: don’t quit, finish what you start, push through. And while grit absolutely matters, there’s a side of this conversation we don’t talk about enough, knowing when it’s time to stop.

In this episode, I share a personal story about intentionally breaking a 684-day habit streak and why that decision taught me more about progress than pushing ever could. I walk you through how to tell the difference between a commitment that deserves your grit and one that’s quietly draining your time, energy, and mental space.

If you’ve been holding onto something out of discipline, pride, or fear of “giving up,” this episode will help you make a clearer, more intentional decision without guilt or shame.

Resources Mentioned:
Capacity Calculator: https://amandamckinney.com/calculator
All podcast episodes: https://amandamckinney.com/podcast
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://amandamckinney.com/workwithme
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book