Somewhere along the way, we decided that needing help was the same as failing. In this episode, Chris LeBrun breaks down why that's one of the most expensive lies we tell ourselves.

Chris shares stories about his grandfathers, two hardworking New England farmers who leaned on their community more than anyone realized, and about learning ham radio, where experienced operators called Elmers guide beginners through the hobby.

Then he dives into the book Who Not How by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, and shares two personal examples, hiring an accountant to finally handle his taxes and bringing in a lawn service to solve years of weed problems, that show why paying for expertise gives you back more than just time.

In this episode:

• Why Chris's grandfathers, tough and self-sufficient farmers, still asked for help all the time

• What the amateur radio community can teach us about mentorship

• The core idea behind Who Not How by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan

• Why hiring an accountant and a lawn service changed how Chris thinks about his time

• How asking for help supports every part of your life: professional, personal, and purpose-driven

Show Notes

• Get the book Who Not How by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan | Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle
• Book a complimentary 20-strategy call with me - https://wholprod.link/strategy
• Episode 48 Building a Team to Reach Your Goals - https://wholisticproductivity.com/48
• Episode 49 Finding a Mentor: Why Your Goals Need a Guide - https://wholisticproductivity.com/49
• Episode 50 You Team Needs An Ally and An Apprentice - https://wholisticproductivity.com/50

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:25 The Myth of Self-Sufficiency
01:16 The Power of Asking for Help
02:18 A Culture of Helping
04:04 Embracing Community and Support
05:41 Who Not How
06:39 Examples of Who Not How
09:16 Making It Work For You
11:18 Conclusion

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Your weekly review might be the simplest productivity habit you're not using. Most weeks don't unravel all at once — they slip a little at a time until you look up on a Friday and wonder how you got here.

On this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun walks through the exact weekly review he's used for years: three questions, less than ten minutes, and just enough honesty to catch a rough week before it becomes a rough month.

Chris also gets into Jeff Bezos' regret minimization framework, and why the regrets that actually keep us up at night are almost never about the risks we took. They're about the things we didn't do. He shares a genuinely uncomfortable story from his early coaching days, and three simple ways to close the gap between the moment and the response you wish you'd given.

Show Links

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:26 The Importance of Goal Setting
01:02 The 10-Minute Weekly Review
03:05 My Weekly Review
05:06 Why the Weekly Review Works
05:55 Understanding Regret: A New Perspective
06:23 Regret Minimization Framework
07:09 The Price of Regret
08:45 My Regret Story
10:20 Practical Steps to Minimize Regret
12:11 Conclusion

This episode is sponsored by Efficient.app
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Going after a big goal by yourself feels noble, but it's often the slower, harder, lonelier path. In this episode of the Wholistic Productivity Podcast, Chris LeBrun shares how building the Wholistic Productivity brand with business partners changed the trajectory of the work, and why shared understanding is something you simply cannot manufacture on your own.

Then, Chris turns to a distinction that changes how you think about fear: the difference between reservations and cowardice. Drawing on Ryan Holiday's Lives of the Stoics and a story about Marcus Aurelius, this episode asks the question every person chasing a big goal eventually has to answer — is your hesitation helping you move carefully, or is it just an excuse to not move at all?

Show Notes

• Check out the Wholistic Productivity online community
• Get Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman - Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:27 You Don't Have To Go Alone
02:14 The Power of Community
03:53 Creating Your Community
06:03 When Community Isn't Enough
06:40 Reservations vs. Cowardice
08:18 Embracing Duty
10:13 Transforming Fear into Action
12:12 Conclusion

This episode is sponsored by Efficient.app
Don't waste time searching for the best software. Let the experts at efficient.app do it for you. They have tons of "No BS" reviews on all kinds of software so you'll always get an honest recommendation. When you're ready to buy they offer discounts as well. So check them out next time you are looking for new software!

This episode is sponsored by Little Golden Shepherd
If you're looking for an all-natural remedy to manage your muscle, joint, and nerve pain, check out Little Golden Shepherd butters. Made with herbs and natural oils, LGS butters are a great natural alternative for pain. Use this link & the promo code "wholprod" to save 15% on your first order. Experience relief, naturally.

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