What if the reason you’re stuck has nothing to do with motivation?

In this episode of Riffin’ About Life, Brian sits down with Nicole Tuxbury—podcaster, author, and systems expert—who breaks down a simple idea that challenges how most people approach productivity:

Motivation doesn’t just show up.

And if you’ve been waiting for it… that might be exactly why things feel stalled.

Nicole shares how she went from juggling ideas, overwhelm, and “I’ll do it later”… to building systems that actually help her follow through—without relying on willpower.

This conversation gets practical fast.

From washing one dish…
to writing one paragraph…
to building an entire business from small, repeatable actions

you’ll hear how momentum is created, not found.

And along the way, one shift stands out:

What if you stopped trying to do everything… and just started with one small thing?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’re constantly “not doing enough”… this episode will give you a different way to approach it.

• Why motivation is often misunderstood (and what to rely on instead)

• The difference between inspiration and action—and why it matters

• How starting small creates real momentum

• Why breaking tasks down changes everything (especially for neurodivergent minds)

• The concept of “future you”—and how it can guide better decisions

• How to stop overwhelming yourself with big goals

• Why giving yourself credit is more important than you think

  
  

Nicole brings a perspective that replaces pressure with process—showing how small, consistent actions can build something much bigger over time.

This episode is for:

• Anyone who feels stuck waiting for motivation

• People overwhelmed by big goals or long to-do lists

• Neurodivergent individuals navigating executive function challenges

• Creators, entrepreneurs, and high thinkers with lots of ideas—but trouble executing

It doesn’t ask you to do more.
It shows you how to start differently.

Connect with Nicole:

• Free gifts: nicoletuxbury.com/resources

• Podcast: https://www.nicoletuxbury.com/podcast

• Facebook: https://facebook.com/nictuxbury

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicole_tuxbury

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@NicoleTuxbury

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tuxbee01

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletuxbury