164. Do you really need to do the hard thing first? With Kim Payne

<p>We&#39;ve heard the advice: Do the hard thing first.</p><p>But what if that isn&#39;t always the best approach?</p><p>In this episode, I question the popular mantra that urges us to tackle the hardest task first and explain how, for many, this can hinder momentum, self-trust, and our ability to take action.</p><p>Through personal examples, I share how small acts of follow-through can create the self-trust you need to take on the bigger things you&#39;ve been putting off.</p><p>And I unpack the difference between avoidance and intentionally building evidence that free you to follow through on your commitments. </p><p>If you&#39;ve ever procrastinated on an important conversation, delayed putting yourself out there, or wondered why you know what to do but still struggle to do it, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on building courage in a way that works for you.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re someone who lives by eating the frog first, or someone who needs momentum before taking the leap, this episode will help you rethink how you approach the hard things that matter most.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><p>o   Why &quot;do the hard thing first&quot; isn&#39;t always the best advice, and when it could actually work against you.</p><p>o   The subtle difference between helpful procrastination and plain old avoidance.</p><p>o   How small wins create the self-trust needed to tackle the bigger, scarier things.</p><p>o   What your approach to deadlines and accountability reveals about how you&#39;re wired.</p><p>o   The simple mindset shift that could finally help you turn your &quot;someday&quot; into today.</p><p> </p><p><strong>COURAGEOUS ME – </strong><a href="https://kimpayne.com.au/book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>THE BOOK</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>Grab your copy of <a href="https://kimpayne.com.au/book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Courageous Me</a> – The courage to turn someday into today. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>SOMEDAY to TODAY – </strong><a href="https://kimpayne.com.au/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>event</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for &#39;someday&#39;.</p><p>Friday 9 October 2026</p><p><a href="https://kimpayne.com.au/events" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Find out more and grab your spot here.  </a>     </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Where to find me: </strong></p><p>Website: <a href="www.kimpayne.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kim Payne</a>   </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="www.linkedin.com/in/kimpayne9rok/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kim Payne</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="www.instagram.com/iamkimpayne/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@iamkimpayne </a> </p><p>Facebook: <a href="www.facebook.com/KimPayne9Rok/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">KimPayneBiz</a>  </p>