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Why Your Perfect Plan Will Fail (and How to Win Anyway) | Amina Yonis
Season 6 Episode 11
Life not going to plan? Sick of things not working out the way you imagined?
Here’s the truth: your “perfect plan” will fail. But that doesn’t mean you will.
In this powerful conversation with Amina, we break down the myths of control, why obsessing over the “perfect path” keeps you stuck, and how to actually win when life takes unexpected turns.
🔑 What You’ll Learn
- Why your perfect plan will never go the way you expect
- How to adapt and win when life throws curveballs
- The truth about productivity (and why you’re measuring it wrong)
- How to know which season of productivity you’re in
- Tools and rules to finally take control of your time
- bonus: Is AI going to take all our jobs!?
From career shifts and finding balance at work, to redefining productivity and embracing motherhood’s lessons, Amina shares hard-won insights that will challenge your assumptions and open your eyes to a new way forward.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck, or like you’re constantly “behind” in life — this episode is for you.
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TIME STAMPS
(01:13) Introduction
(05:15) Advice for starting a YouTube Channel
(07:34) Behind the scenes of successful YT Channel
(10:41) The true meaning of productivity everyday
(12:44) The Balance Theory explained
(14:31) New way to manage your to-Do Lists
(17:05) How motherhood has changed productivity
(22:59) 2 min rule to save 20 hours a week
(25:06) Tips for procrastination
(27:29) Struggling with surrendering / control
(29:59) Is AI good for productivity or are we cheating by using it?
(32:54) MUST USE AI Apps you didn’t know about
(38:48) Why I don’t tell people what I’ve achieved anymore
WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!
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