Some people think procrastination is just poor time management, but for Fives it’s often much deeper.

In this episode, we explore how procrastination shows up for us in uniquely Five ways, from building things up in our heads until they feel impossible, to putting off the projects we care about most because they expose our deepest fears and insecurities. We swap ridiculous (and relatable) stories, dig into the hidden reasons we delay, and share the mindset shifts and habits that have actually helped us follow through.

We also talk about the surprising role of friction, how “just five minutes” can break the cycle, and why sometimes the best way to beat procrastination is to take the focus off yourself.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Ridiculous Procrastination Stories – From expired tags to year-long delays on a two-minute phone call, and what these moments reveal about our thinking.
• Layers of Delay – How fear, insecurity, and perfectionism intertwine to keep us from starting (especially on the things that matter most).
• The Inconvenience Factor – Why even tiny deviations from our plan can feel like massive obstacles.
• Facing the Gap – The discomfort of starting when your current skills don’t match your vision—and how to move through it.
• Removing Friction – The power of shaping your environment so starting feels effortless.
• Raising the Stakes – Using public deadlines and external accountability to get things done.
• Shifting the Focus – How putting attention on helping others can quiet the inner critic.
• The “Five-Minute Rule” – The small, simple commitment that can break the spiral of inaction.

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Fives are known for their sharp minds, but does that mean we think we’re smarter than everyone else?

In this live episode, we take on a common misconception about Fives—arrogance—and explore where it comes from, why it isn’t the whole story, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. Along the way we share personal updates, talk about growth edges, and wrestle with a brutally hard “Would You Rather?”

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Red, Yellow, Green Check-in – Why both of us are finally feeling green again (after months of chaos) and what’s been shifting behind the scenes.
• Current Curiosities – Cody’s deep dive into Call of Duty loadouts, Josiah’s obsession with Bitcoin tech (and Cody’s honest boredom about it).
• Myth Busting – Do Fives really think they’re smarter than everyone else? How pattern recognition, fear of incompetence, and over-reliance on intellect fuel this stereotype.
• Would You Rather – Speak every thought out loud in real time, or never be allowed to explain your reasoning ever again?
• Growth vs. Comfort – How we’re leaning into emotional vulnerability, building physical fitness habits, and still avoiding certain growth edges.

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What happens when you're a Five and a mom?

This week’s episode is a special podcast takeover by Enneagram experts Sam E. Greenberg, PhD and Melissa Kircher—both Fives and both moms. They swap stories, laugh about their quirks, and get painfully honest about the challenges and strengths of navigating motherhood as a Five. Whether you’re a Five parent yourself or trying to understand one, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to raise kids as a deeply introspective, energy-conscious, intellectually driven Five.

IN THIS EPISODE:

🔹 Default Parent Syndrome – Why being a Five mom often means being the default parent—and how that impacts your energy, identity, and sanity.
🔹 Sensory Overload & Rage – The lesser-known side of Fives: what happens when you can’t escape and everything’s too much.
🔹 Guilt, Shame, and Nontraditional Roles – From not cooking to setting hard boundaries, the tension between how we parent and how we think we “should.”
🔹 What Fives Bring to the Table – The gifts of deep listening, strong memories, curiosity, and the refusal to parent based on trends.
🔹 Partner Dynamics – Navigating life with assertive kids and extroverted spouses, and learning to advocate for your needs.
🔹 Community & Complexity – Why finding parenting community can be hard for Fives—and why it’s still worth it.

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🌀 Sam’s work: https://enneagramsexpert.com/
🌱 Melissa’s coaching: https://enneagrampaths.com/
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