Show Notes
In part two of the Messy Action series, Lesley Logan reframes messy action as something you reach for first, not a backup plan or a last resort. She explains why holding out for the right conditions quietly keeps you stuck, and what it really takes to move forward when you cannot see every step ahead. Lesley also shares honest stories about how small daily practices helped her push past fears and grow her Pilates business.
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In this episode you will learn about: Acting ‘as if’ filters your choices through who you want to be. How starting with 25% of the plan beats waiting for perfection. Lesley's messy studio opening and why clients loved the evolution. The power of smaller steps and running a nervous system check. Why building a small win stack keeps your momentum going daily.
Episode References/Links: The As If Principle by Richard Wiseman - https://a.co/d/0b99DSxo Ep. 694 Stuck Series 1 - https://beitpod.com/ep694 Ep. 695 Stuck Series 2 - https://beitpod.com/ep695 Ep. 613 Habit Series 1 - https://beitpod.com/ep613 Ep. 614 Habit Series 2 - https://beitpod.com/ep614 Ep. 616 Habit Series 3 - https://beitpod.com/ep616 Ep. 617 Habit Series 4 - https://beitpod.com/ep617 Ep. 619 Habit Series 5 - https://beitpod.com/ep619 Ep. 620 Habit Series 6 - https://beitpod.com/620 Ep. 622 Habit Series 7 - https://beitpod.com/ep622 Ep. 623 Habit Series 8 - https://beitpod.com/623 Submit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questions
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Episode Transcript: Lesley Logan 0:00 Messy action isn't what you do when you don't know what you're doing, it's how you figure it out.
Lesley Logan 0:04 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor
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