mental m*sturbating?

@eileenxyang

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Why it worked

The video resonates with viewers by addressing a common struggle of procrastination and overthinking, offering a relatable and actionable insight into achieving goals.

Summary

The creator discusses the difference between planning to do something and actually doing it, using the example of consuming content about social media versus creating it. They emphasize that real progress comes from action and testing, not just overthinking or planning.

Structure

1Defining mental masturbation
2The trap of consuming content without action
3The difference between planning and doing
4The importance of starting and testing
5Applying the lesson to content creation

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mental m*sturbating? you mental masturbation is hours listening podcast videos make my all making productive good was progress there world when difference planning to do the thing ≠ doing the thing actually thing goal media consume about but filming videos sorry gonna between followers start testing overplanning doing how you first things monetization life this more

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do the thing :-)

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