Implement What You Hear: Turn Inspiring Podcasts into Actionable Steps

Listening to podcasts regularly is a great way to begin your journey of self development. But if all you do is listen and you don't do anything with the content, you’re not likely to experience any significant change. You have to take action if you want to become the best version of you!

How exactly do you turn a podcast into actionable advice? You can start by doing one of these activities…

Review Show Notes

When you’re done with a podcast episode, don’t let it just float from your mind. Take a few minutes to look up the show notes. Seeing the text can help you remember what you’ve just listened to.

To make this fun, you can treat it like a pop quiz. Challenge yourself to really absorb the content during a podcast, then look over the show notes. Give yourself a point for every tip you remember. Then calculate your score and consistently try to beat it.

Hit Pause when Needed

Sometimes, a host or guest on a podcast will make a statement that resonates with you. When that happens, don’t try to keep listening. Pause the episode and ponder what was shared. Ask yourself, “Why is this resonating with me? What does this statement make me want to do?”

Keep Your Own Notes

Another way to make sure you’re fully consuming the content of a podcast is to take your own notes. The best way to do this is by hand because you most people find it easier to remember what they’ve written.

But if you want your notes to be easier to search and would like them available later, you can use a smart device to take notes. Two good apps for this are Evernote and OneNote.

Take Action

When you’re listening to a podcast, consider how you can implement what you’re hearing. For example, the host of a business podcast says one way to find new opportunities is to explore your past sales and look for trends.

So, make it a note to check your sales for the past week or so and see if anything stands out. And if you do see something, set aside time to dig deeper to discover if this is a trend you could capitalize on in the future.

Keep in mind that depending on the episode and what you’re doing, you may have a lot of notes or you may have only a few. Don’t worry if that’s the case. You’re just looking to capture the best gems from a show.

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