Environment V Will Power

The Tutor Podcast

Neil talks about the importance of creating a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. He emphasises that environment is more effective than willpower in driving positive change, as willpower can wane over time. Neil discusses how to optimise various aspects of life, including home, workspace, leisure, and social circles, to foster behaviors that lead to desired outcomes. He encourages listeners to design their surroundings to reflect their values, eliminate distractions like television, and surround themselves with uplifting people. By making life a game and transforming one's environment into a playground, Neil believes that individuals can achieve significant improvements in their lives with less effort. Tune in for practical tips and insights that can help you start, grow, and love your tutoring business while enhancing your overall well-being.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Environment Over Willpower: Creating a supportive environment is more effective for achieving change than relying solely on willpower, which can wear out over time. A well-structured environment can help maintain motivation and productivity.

2. Design Your Spaces: Both home and workspace should be organised and reflect personal values. This includes having a designated place for everything, ensuring cleanliness, and incorporating elements that inspire and motivate.

3. Incorporate Fun and Fitness: Leisure activities and fitness should be prioritised in daily routines. Making them easily accessible in your environment encourages participation and enjoyment, rather than fitting them in after other responsibilities.

4. Eliminate Negative Influences: Remove toxic elements from your life, including unhealthy food, substances, and negative people. Surrounding yourself with uplifting individuals and positive influences can significantly improve mental well-being.

5. Make Life a Game: Approach life with a playful mindset by designing your environment to encourage positive behaviors. This can lead to better outcomes without the need for constant willpower, making life feel more enjoyable and manageable.

BEST MOMENTS

"Environment is superior to will. Simple as that. You see willpower wears out... whereas your environment stays the same unless you do something to change it."

"Get rid of the bad food. Throw it away. You rationalise. You say, I paid for it. Well, great. You paid for it with money. Why pay for it with your physique as well?"

"Make life into a game, and make your environment, your world, into your playground."

"Remember that in life there are fountains and there are drains. Avoid the drains, get around the fountains."

"Throwing out my TV was probably the smartest thing I've ever done. So I dare you to go a week without television."

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HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!