The Brad Jensen Show1 Apr 2025

NLP662 - "Starting Tomorrow: The Mindset That's Holding You Back"

We've all said it… "I'll start tomorrow." Whether it's your fitness, nutrition, or that one habit you've been meaning to build — there's something strangely comforting about pushing it off to tomorrow.

In this episode, Brad and Craig break down the real reason we fall into the "starting tomorrow" mentality — and it's not just laziness. Craig unpacks the science behind it, explaining how putting off change actually triggers a dopamine rush that makes us feel good, even though we're doing nothing. Wild, right?

We also dig into the deeper mindset behind this pattern: perfectionism, fear of failure, identity issues, and the illusion that tomorrow you will somehow be more motivated, more disciplined, or have more time.

But don't worry — this isn't just a callout. We also give you real strategies to break free from the loop and start taking imperfect action today.

What You'll Learn:

Why your brain loves the "starting tomorrow" story
How dopamine tricks you into inaction
The difference between motivation and discipline (and which one actually matters)
Simple mindset shifts to start now — not next week
How to stop needing a "perfect" starting point

If you've been stuck in that cycle of almost starting, this episode is your wake-up call.

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Egg Breakfast Digestive Trouble

04:40 Baseball Cards for Dope

07:48 Exploring Ineffective Feel-Good Habits

12:24 "Dopamine's Role in Procrastination"

15:19 "Start Immediately, Not Tomorrow"

17:51 "The Fresh Start Effect"

21:31 Procrastination and Future Self-Deception

25:45 "Finding Motivation: Perspective Matters"

28:16 "Balancing Breaks and Exercise"

29:27 Restart Anytime: Recovery Mindset

34:35 "Tomorrow's Free Drinks Joke"

36:15 Start Small, Start Now

39:14 "Embrace Awareness and Act Now"

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