Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your goals or find yourself distracted by "shiny objects" instead of following your plan?

In this episode, Rob and Kieran dive into the psychology of getting things done and why building self-esteem starts with the simplest tasks, like drinking a glasses of water.

We break down the core concepts from three life-changing books: "Eat That Frog" by Brian Tracy, "Just One Thing," and "The Compound Effect."

We discuss why doing the hardest task first (eating the frog) sets your entire day up for success and how "micro-wins" stack up to create massive life changes.

0:00 - Introduction: Getting to Action

1:15 - Reviewing "Eat That Frog" by Brian Tracy

3:00 - Why the hardest task should come first

4:30 - "Just One Thing": The power of drinking water

6:15 - Building self-esteem through micro-wins

8:00 - The importance of failing and resilience

9:45 - Improving your morning: Circadian rhythms & walks

11:30 - The Phone Habit: Why you should turn it off

13:15 - The Compound Effect: Habits vs. Identity

15:00 - Breaking down big goals (Marathons & Houses)

17:00 - Final thoughts & sneak peak for next episode

In this episode, we cover:

The "Eat That Frog" Method: Why tackling your biggest challenge at 8 AM changes your brain chemistry.

The Power of "Just One Thing": Why drinking water and morning walks are actually spiritual wins.

Digital Detox: The practical advice of physically turning your phone off to regain focus.

Building Resilience: Why failing and falling on your face is a requirement for growth.

The Compound Effect: How small, habitual choices transform into your permanent identity.

Stop waiting for the "perfect" time to start.

Pick one small thing today, bank the win, and start compounding your success.

Books Mentioned:Eat That Frog! – Brian Tracy

Just One Thing

The Compound Effect – Darren Hardy

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Do you actually know what you're meant to do today — or are you just reacting to noise?

In Part 1 of our Productivity Series, we reveal the "Sunday Night CEO" routine that saves us 10+ hours every week.

As expats, aiming at building a house in Poland while running businesses, we share the exact systems that keep us focused: linking 3-year visions to daily actions, Getting Things Done (GTD) vs. OKRs, and why scheduling boredom is the ultimate productivity hack.

What you'll discover:

• The Sunday Night CEO ritual – 1 hour on Sunday that changes everything

• How to connect big dreams (like building a house abroad) to tomorrow's tasks

• GTD framework vs. OKRs – which one actually works better?

• Inbox Zero: Worth the effort or total myth?

• Why your best ideas hit in the shower… and how to schedule "do nothing" time to get more of them• Morning routines that give you hours of advantage before work even starts

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: "The way you do one thing is the way you do everything"

1:00 - The Sunday Night CEO Routine Explained

1:50 - Linking Your 3-Year Vision to Daily Actions

3:15 - Getting Things Done (GTD) Framework Breakdown

6:10 - Inbox Zero, Distractions

7:55 - Why You Must Schedule Boredom (Your Creativity Secret)

9:30 - Phone Addiction, Even On The Toilet

15:00 - Technologies Impact (AI)

18:50 - Tinder, Generational Differences, Resisting Rejection

22:20 - Miracle Morning & Building a Powerful Morning Routine

26:00 - Auto-reminders From Calendar

28:00 - Using Accountability to Stick to Habits (Crazy Stories Included!)

Comment below: What’s YOUR wildest accountability trick? The best one wins a free productivity book! 📚👉 Subscribe + hit the bell – Part 2 drops next week: How to overcome resistance, take massive action, and stop waiting for the "perfect moment."

For the UberNerds, here is the study Rob mentioned about changing brains based on use of LLM's. - https://www.media.mit.edu/publications/your-brain-on-chatgpt/

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Is Christmas better in Poland or the UK & Ireland? 🎄🤔 In this special Christmas episode, we’re putting our traditions to the test! From the "Quality Street vs Celebrations" debate to the reality of Carp vs Turkey, we’re diving into the funny, weird, and wonderful differences between our cultures.We’re stepping away from the "mindset" talk for a moment to just enjoy the holidays. Join us as we compare:🍬 The Sweet Debate: Which tub of chocolates actually wins? (Team Quality Street or Team Celebrations?)🐟 Dinner Wars: Traditional Polish Wigilia vs. The Full Roast Turkey.🎶 Holiday Vibes: The music and atmosphere that makes Christmas feel like "home."Living abroad during the holidays can be a mix of excitement and homesickness. We talk about how we blend our traditions to create a Christmas that feels right for us—and how you can too, no matter where you are in the world.0:00 - Intro: What Christmas is all about?2:15 - 7:30 - Polish vs UK Christmas Dinner (Carp or Turkey?)7:45 - 9:45 - Christmas Movies to watch9:45 - 11:35 - The Phone Menace11:40 - 14:30 - Fav Christmas Song14:30 - 16:00 - When is Acceptable to Put Up The Christmas Tree?17:10 - 23:25 - New Years Resolutions Are Nonsense22:10 - 27:30 - Opening Presents: Cultural Differences27:30 -30:00 - The Great Chocolate Debate: Quality Street vs CelebrationsIf you love Christmas traditions, Polish vs British comparisons, or just cozy holiday chats—this episode is for you! What's YOUR take on Quality Street vs Celebrations? Or Carp vs Turkey? Comment below! 👇👍 LIKE if you're Team Poland or Team UK/Ireland!🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes and turn on notifications!🔗 Full podcast on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/etc. 🌐 Follow us on Socials @TwoExpatsAbroad #Christmas2025 #PolishChristmas #Wigilia #ChristmasInPoland #UKChristmas #QualityStreetVsCelebrations #ChristmasTraditions #ChristmasSpecial #MerryChristmas #HolidayDebate #PolishVsBritishThanks for joining our Christmas celebration—Wesolych Swiat & Happy Christmas! 🎄✨

Rob and Kieran pull back the curtain on the massive, life-altering decisions that made them leave Ireland and the UK forever — and build a dramatically better life in Poland.

In this episode we go deep on:

- How Ireland’s record-breaking harsh lockdowns made Rob’s escape decision almost automatic

- Kieran’s “I’m just visiting” trip that turned into “I’m never going back”

- The honest 2025 reality: why day-to-day life in Poland (cost, safety, culture, freedom) now feels objectively superior

The exact decision-making frameworks we used to take the leap (and that you can use for any big move):

→ Jeff Bezos’ regret-minimization & one-way/two-way door decisions

→ Annie Duke’s “Thinking in Bets” mindset

→ Mel Robbins’ 5-4-3-2-1 rule to kill procrastination and indecision

→ Escaping the sunk cost fallacy (with painful stories of when they did)

→ Beating decision fatigue by habitualising and front-loading choices

→ How small daily decisions compound into a completely different life (Darren Hardy’s The Compound Effect)

If you’ve ever dreamed of moving abroad, feel stuck in your current country, or just want to make faster, higher-quality decisions—this episode is your playbook.

Drop everything and listen now. Your future self will thank you.

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Most of us swear we don’t have “issues” with money… until we realize we’re still afraid to invest, still waiting for permission to buy something nice, or still sitting on cash “just in case the world ends tomorrow.”

This episode is about the money curse you never saw written down anywhere, yet it still runs your life: the sound of your parents arguing about bills through thin walls, the endless chorus of “money doesn’t grow on trees,” the slammed kitchen cabinets when the rent was late—little moments that taught you money is pain, scarcity is permanent, and playing it safe is the only smart move.

We get real about growing up broke and how that scarcity blueprint can follow you through life. We talk hoarding vs. true security, class betrayal, generational patterns, and why we’re begging you to stop treating investing like gambling and start treating it like oxygen for your future wealth.

This is the episode that calls out the invisible curse… and hands you the permission (and the push) to finally invest like someone who believes tomorrow can be better than today.

It’s time to stop letting childhood ghosts hoard your potential. Let’s break the curse and build real wealth—together.

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Endless scrolling at 2 a.m., comparing your real life to everyone else’s highlight reel? That’s not coincidence, it’s by design.In Episode 4 we expose exactly how social media algorithms weaponize comparison, anxiety, and FOMO through toxic consumption patterns—and hand you the tools to break free without deleting your accounts.We spill the tea on:- How to audit & ruthlessly curate your feed in under 30 minutes per day- Real “mute accounts” experiments that raised happiness levels overnight- Algorithm-proof hacks that work even when willpower doesn’t- Why conscious consumption is better than cold-turkey detox- Plug-and-play rules + tools to scroll smarter starting today per day Stop letting feeds built to keep you insecure run your day. Hit play, open your follow list, and rebuild a timeline that actually fuels your life instead of draining it. Comment below with the biggest takeaways you got from this episode.New episodes every second Tuesday! Follow @twoexpatsabroad – let’s make the algorithm work FOR us!#socialmediadetox #becomingunstuck #DigitalMinimalism #ComparisonIsTheThiefOfJoy #ConsciousConsumption #BreakTheScroll

Join us this week on Two Expats Abroad as we tackle fear, especially the fear of failure in life, business failure, and investment failure. We dive into the CTFAR coaching model (Circumstances, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Results) to explore how our mindset shapes our response to setbacks. From reframing failure and lessons learned to overcoming the shame and judgments tied to it, this episode offers insights you might not have considered before. We also discuss how social circles can amplify these pressures, the comfort zone, perceptions others hold about our endeavors, and the courage to break away from toxic influences. Hit subscribe, share your own lessons learned in the comments, and let’s grow together! #TwoExpatsAbroad #FearOfFailure #BusinessFailure #InvestmentFailure #CTFAR #LessonsLearned #PersonalGrowth🧠 Follow for more insights:X → https://x.com/twoexpatsabroadInstagram → / twoexpatsabroad

When life forces you to stop, it gives you a choice — stay stuck, or start over.

In this episode, Rob shares the story of the morning that changed everything — the moment that became the catalyst for transformation and personal growth.

This is Episode 2 of Two Expats Abroad — a conversation about how to move forward when you feel trapped in old patterns, stuck in your head, or unsure of what’s next.

We explore how asking better questions, developing self-awareness, and challenging your identity stories can completely shift your path.

🔹 Key Themes:

- Why pain can become your greatest teacher

- How to break free from emotional loops and negative self-beliefs

- The mindset shift that starts real change

- How asking for help/coaching and reflection unlock clarity

📧 Got questions after listening? Want us to cover a specific topic in a future episode?

Reach out at ⁠twoexpatsabroad@gmail.com⁠ — we’d love to hear from you and keep the conversation going.

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