Synopsis
The purpose of growing a business isn't just revenue. Revenue and profits run the business, but it's the ability to do what you want, when you want, and where you want. That's control. And that's what most small business owners never achieve. The Three-Month Vacation shows you how to create a powerful business, while still taking generous amounts of time to relax and unwind.
Episodes
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How to Make Additional Time Out of Thin Air.
13/03/2026 Duration: 22minThere's hardly anyone who says they have loads of time. We all want 36 hours per day and eight days a week, and yet most of the time the time we so desperately seek lies in plain sight. If you use your time well, you will find that you suddenly have lots of time to waste. Let's go on this weird journey to find time that already exists.
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Why Self-Study Works for Some People and Fails Miserably for Others
06/03/2026 Duration: 16minWe believe coaching is often the best approach but it's not always the case. You might find an average coach and make little progress or you could have an exceptional coach and become incredibly skilled. For most of our learning, self-study is essential but it doesn't seem to work for many people. Why is this? Sometimes the most perplexing question has a surprisingly simple answer. Explore why self-study is so effective for some while others struggle to make much progress.
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Why all the productivity in the world may not matter after all
27/02/2026 Duration: 04minYou are told that you have to be productive, but how productive is productive? We have been at work for close to 26 years, and we still have a full day of activity. Isn't that good enough reason to slow down or just do nothing at all for some of the days? Let's find out why productivity needs a break.
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Why Feedback Barely Helps Progress (And Why "Instant Feedback" is Crucial, Instead).
20/02/2026 Duration: 16minIf you ask most people what is the core of learning, they will give you something banal like hard work or practise; however, they will also state that you need to get feedback. The problem is that feedback almost never has the necessary impact. The reason why it fails to help us move forward is because of the timing. What we need is not feedback but instant feedback. But why is instant feedback far superior than just feedback alone? Let's find out.
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Why Habits Fail Consistently (And Why You Need a Habit System Instead)
07/02/2026 Duration: 12minMost of us still accept the idea that you need 21 days to build a habit. Yet, most habits can fall apart even if you labour at them with dedication. That's because of why a habit fails. It fails because of a lack of a system. But what's in that system? It's the drive to remove inefficiencies. All habits fail if they're inefficient. Find out why you need a habit system, instead.
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Why Habit-Change Is Almost Always Temporary (And How to Create Lasting Habits)
30/01/2026 Duration: 12minIf habit change is really about personal effort, why do so many carefully built habits quietly fall over the cliff? The answer isn't motivation and it's certainly not willpower. Bah, grit! Habit change is based instead on your environment. It's almost always based on the company you keep. Let's find out why your environment is the most important habit changing strategy of all.
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How to speed up answering e-mail—and everyday messages as well
20/01/2026 Duration: 14minWe are constantly typing, whether it's on our phone or at the computer. Sometimes, it's just a simple message; at other times, it is a bunch of emails. But the typing is relentless. No matter how quickly we type, we can speak a lot faster (sometimes between 80 to 100 words per minute). This is where Wispr Flow really helps. It works at the speed of thought, and better still, it formats everything correctly. This will make you more productive than ever and give you that free time that you're looking for. Listen to the podcast and shave off at least 30-50% of typing time right away. Here's the link for the free month: Try this. I've been using it for messages and for lots of other work. It's far, far superior than Siri and makes no mistakes. https://wisprflow.ai/r?SEAN1058
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Re-Run 007 Why Willpower is Weak (And How Numbers Help You Stay on Track Instead)
11/01/2026 Duration: 13min -
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Re-run 004 Why Business Philosophy Creates A Uniqueness Factor (Even When Clients Don't Know You At All)
20/12/2025 Duration: 24min -
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Re-Run 002 "Why You Need To Get Off The Internet – And Meet Real People Instead"
06/12/2025 Duration: 13min -
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How a slight "problem-change" can dramatically make a massive difference to your business model.
21/11/2025 Duration: 12minWhat if the secret to growing your business isn't changing your product, but changing the problem it solves? This article takes you on a surprising journey from airport walkways to creative entrepreneurs, revealing how a simple shift in perspective can unlock untapped markets and breathe new life into what you offer. With real-world success stories and a healthy dose of marketing wisdom, you'll discover why the path to innovation might be as easy as seeing your product—and your audience—in a whole new light.
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How to explain concepts elegantly (and keep the attention of your audience)
31/10/2025 Duration: 22minWe all seem to believe that there's nothing left to explain. There are millions of articles, books and stories out there. Yet, there's always a way to cut through the clutter. No matter how much information exists, some people are still able to communicate in a way that gets and keep your attention. Here's how you go about it.
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Why Habits Can Be Temporary and Environment Matters More, Instead.
24/10/2025 Duration: 09minAre you really in charge when it comes to changing your habits?.While self-help books promise transformation, true change often stems from a shift in environment. Explore how small differences can influence your daily routines. Let's jump on the environment bandwagon because it knows where you and I are headed.
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How to Use Grumpy People to Find Your Uniqueness
17/10/2025 Duration: 18minYou and I avoid grumpy people, if we can. However, when those grumps happen to be your prospects or clients, you better pay close attention. Why? Because they’re they are key to finding out your uniqueness for your products and services. Uniqueness seems so hard to find, but grumpy people are everywhere. Here’s how you harness the grumbles to your benefit.
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Why Learning Is So Tiresome (And How to Identify and Overcome The Barriers)
11/10/2025 Duration: 19minWe believe that we’re talented in some areas and not talented in others. However, a lot of this understanding of talent is an illusion. It’s based on what we have been told and also our current behaviour. How can we overcome these barriers and become better learners? Let’s find out.
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The Dropout Factor: How to reduce dropout when teaching or learning
04/10/2025 Duration: 16minOne of the unseen enemies of learning is dropout. Clients get into a course very excited to learn. Then they go off a cliff. They don’t show up as often, if they show up at all. This dropout factor isn’t a new problem. It has existed for hundreds of years, but it’s only recently that we’ve understood how to get better results while spending less time. Let’s find out how to quell and even get rid of the dropout factor once and for all.