The FYX 220: Stop Saying "Just Tell Me What to Do" (And What to Ask For Instead)

You know that moment when decision fatigue hits and you catch yourself saying "I just want somebody to tell me what to do"? We've all been there—especially as busy entrepreneurs who chose this path specifically to avoid being told what to do. But here's the thing: when you outsource your decision-making power, you're setting yourself up to feel completely disconnected from yourself and your goals.

In this episode we dive into:

• Why seeking exact instructions is actually sabotaging your success

• The real difference between wanting clarity and wanting to be controlled

• How to build self-trust while still getting the support you need

• The framework approach that adapts when life throws you curveballs

The Hidden Cost of Wanting to Be Told What to Do

• That relief you feel when someone hands you a meal plan or business strategy—and why it's temporary

• What's really happening when you outsource your autonomy (hint: you're training yourself not to trust your own judgment)

• The social media overwhelm that makes "just give me the rules" feel like the solution

• Why your relationship with food as a baby set you up for this pattern as an adult

When Life Doesn't Follow the Plan

• The chicken-and-broccoli meal plan meets Friday night work dinner reality

• Following someone else's exact content strategy but it falls flat with your audience

• How having instructions without understanding the "why" leaves you stuck when things change

• The difference between failure and not knowing how to adapt

What You're Really Looking For

• The truth behind "tell me what to do"—you actually need clarity and options, not control

• Why great coaches ask "how do you feel about these options?" instead of just giving orders

• The critical thinking muscle you build when you analyze what worked and what didn't

• How frameworks give you confidence that your effort will matter while staying flexible enough for real life

This conversation reminds us that there's no one-size-fits-all plan that will magically save you—unless you want to live a boring, tedious life completely disconnected from yourself. Whether you're tired of starting over with your health goals or feeling stuck following someone else's business blueprint, this episode offers the practical insights and emotional permission to stop looking for the next person to tell you what to do and start building the self-trust that creates lasting results.

Looking for more on this topic? Check out last week's episode where we explore the difference between people who feel like they're always starting over versus those who can lock back in.

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