453. Why Smart People Always Have a Plan B, C, and D

453. Why Smart People Always Have a Plan B, C, and D

You’ve probably heard it before: “If you have a Plan B, you’re not committed to Plan A.” Spoiler alert: that’s not confidence that’s delusion. In this episode, I’m flipping that mindset and showing you why having a backup plan is actually one of the most powerful things you can do for your goals. Backups don’t mean giving up. They mean being strategic, resourceful, and unstoppable. We’ll dive into the neuroscience of decision making under pressure, how backup plans affect confidence and performance, and why clarity often comes after giving yourself more than one path forward. What you’ll learn: Why having a Plan B makes you more, not less likely to succeed at Plan A How cognitive flexibility protects your mental health The link between contingency planning and confidence If you’ve ever feared that “hedging your bets” is weak this episode is your permission to be smart, not stubborn. Prepare to rewire how you chase your dreams. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Group Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on TT Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on IG Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on IG Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Order your Brain Journal here: ⁠⁠⁠www.mindsetrecreationclub.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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475. My friends fiancé crossed a line, can I let go of resentment and I am a delayed gratification addict (Headnoise)

475. My friends fiancé crossed a line, can I let go of resentment and I am a delayed gratification addict (Headnoise)

If you would like to send in a question email please email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or if you would like to send in a Voice Message go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dyfmpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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474. My Partner Trauma Dumps And I Don't Know If I Can Stay, I Feel Like a Fraud at Work, and I Freeze in Conflict - Head Noise

474. My Partner Trauma Dumps And I Don't Know If I Can Stay, I Feel Like a Fraud at Work, and I Freeze in Conflict - Head Noise

Head Noise: My Partner Trauma Dumps, I Feel Like a Fraud at Work, and I Freeze in Conflict In this Head Noise episode, we unpack three listener dilemmas that all come down to boundaries, self-percept...

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473. Going Back to the Person Who Ghosted Me, Sister in Law Drama, and Wanting Out of a “Good” Relationship - Head Noise

473. Going Back to the Person Who Ghosted Me, Sister in Law Drama, and Wanting Out of a “Good” Relationship - Head Noise

In this Head Noise episode, we’re unpacking three very different dilemmas that all come down to trust, discomfort, and self-honesty. We talk about: What to do when you get back with someone who ...

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472. Going Back to a Cheating Ex, How to Get Over Being Ghosted and Moving Cities in a Search For Love

472. Going Back to a Cheating Ex, How to Get Over Being Ghosted and Moving Cities in a Search For Love

In this Head Noise episode, I answer three listener questions that sit right at the intersection of hope, attachment, and self-betrayal the kind of decisions that feel impossible when you’re emotional...

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471. The Psychology of Power - How to Reclaim Your Power Without Controlling Others

471. The Psychology of Power - How to Reclaim Your Power Without Controlling Others

How to Reclaim Your Power Without Controlling Anyone In this episode, I break down the psychology behind control. Why we try to manage other people’s behaviour, emotions, and choices, and how that ...

8 Feb 43min

470. How to End Comparison and Competition for Good - Psychology tools that work

470. How to End Comparison and Competition for Good - Psychology tools that work

Why do you keep comparing yourself to everyone else, even people you love? Why does competition creep into friendships, relationships, work, and social media… even when you know it’s making you feel w...

1 Feb 52min

469. Silent treatment trauma, identity crisis from stepping back and please break my dating curse! Head Noise

469. Silent treatment trauma, identity crisis from stepping back and please break my dating curse! Head Noise

BONJOUR! Head Noise today! So many questions coming through so we are ramping up these Head Noise episodes. Today we cover dating curses and how to break out of them, issues with friends who hav...

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468. I suck at choosing the right partner, my mum is a negative drain and I’ve cut my friend out and do not miss her. (Headnoise)

468. I suck at choosing the right partner, my mum is a negative drain and I’ve cut my friend out and do not miss her. (Headnoise)

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