What do gym shoes, Olympic athletes, and getting your to-do list under control have in common?

According to Rona Lewis, quite a lot.

In this episode of Biz-Souls, Rona arrives fresh from yet another workout (seriously… does she ever sit down?) and shares the secret behind the productivity levels that have friends—and her long-suffering podcast partner Jeffrey Hansler—comparing her to the Ever-Ready Bunny. Jeffrey admits he gets tired just hearing about everything she’s accomplished before noon. By 10 a.m., Rona has exercised, written something, planned three projects, and possibly reorganized a small nation.

The culprit behind this superhuman output? An athlete’s mindset.

Working from an article in Fast Company, Rona explains how high performers use a “non-negotiable” mindset—turning important actions into automatic habits instead of daily debates. No internal arguments. No procrastination. No “maybe later.” Just decide once and do it.

In other words: stop negotiating with your to-do list like it’s a labor union.

Along the way, Rona and Jeffrey dive into:

• Why hesitation quietly kills productivity (and why “I’ll start tomorrow” is the most popular lie ever told)

• How athletes train their brains to focus and follow through

• Why habits beat motivation every time—because motivation likes to sleep in

• The surprising power of playfulness in getting things done

• And why Jeffrey believes Rona may secretly run on rechargeable batteries

They also wander into the Olympics, ADHD superpowers, cats that insist on being part of the podcast production team, and the universal truth that productivity always feels better after you start.

If you’ve ever spent more time thinking about your to-do list than actually doing it, this episode may give you the mindset shift you need.

Because productivity isn’t just about working harder.

It’s about training your brain like an athlete—and maybe laughing a little while you’re doing it.

Related Biz-Souls Episodes:

Episode 213 – Innovative Strategy with Melissa Dinwiddie

Why creativity and play aren’t luxuries in business—they’re strategic advantages.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fh7tS6DkYJbXxBizSouls

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BizSoulsPodcast

Episode 212 – HR and AI: The Future of Work

What happens when artificial intelligence meets human resources—and whether the robots will eventually ask for PTO.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fh7tS6DkYJbXxBizSouls

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Episode 211 – Greg Schirmer: From Badge to Boardroom

A former police officer shares what de-escalation, negotiation, and leadership look like when the stakes are high.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fh7tS6DkYJbXxBizSouls

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BizSoulsPodcast