The Gap Between Knowing and Doing (And Why It's Costing You)

The Gap Between Knowing and Doing (And Why It's Costing You)

From The Mindy Paul Show by Mindy Paul

April 13, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 183

About this episode

This episode discusses the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it, exploring how habits and patterns can hold you back in business and life.

You ever know exactly what you should be doing, but you still don't do it? You tell yourself you'll get to it later, then later never really comes, and it starts to get frustrating because you know you're capable of more. That's what this episode is about. The gap between knowing and doing, and how it quietly holds you back in your business and everyday life. It's not that you don't have the knowledge. Most people already know what needs to be done. It comes down to your habits, your patterns, and the way you show up day to day. Those small decisions add up, and over time they either move you forward or keep you stuck. I talk about how this shows up in real situations, putting off simple tasks, staying busy but not actually being productive, and avoiding the things that would actually make a difference. And the longer that continues, the more it affects your results, your income, and your confidence. I've been through it myself, knowing what to do and still not doing it. So this isn't about adding pressure. It's about becoming aware of your patterns and starting to shift how you operate. Because at the end of the day, it's not about doing more. It's about doing what actually…

People in this episode

Host: Mindy Paul

Topics covered

  • productivity
  • habits
  • business
  • self-awareness
  • motivation

Keywords

  • knowing vs doing
  • productivity
  • habits
  • self-improvement
  • motivation

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