Do the Hard Things First

Make Clear Decisions, Trust Yourself, and Take Bold Action Without Getting Stuck In Your Head

By: Scott Allan

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Hardcover | 8 September 2025

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262 Pages

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21.6 x 14.0 x 1.91

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Are you stuck in endless mental loops, planning perfectly but never taking action?

You're not lazy. You're caught in the overthinking trap-where analysis has replaced action.

Do the Hard Things First delivers the H.A.R.D. Frameworkâ¢-a proven four-step system to break mental loops and take decisive action even when you don't feel "ready":

Highlight the hard thing you're actually avoiding
Approach it immediately before feeling "ready"
Rewire your identity through consistent action
Delay the reward until you've earned it

Through case studies, practical exercises, and science-backed insights, Scott Allan reveals why overthinking isn't wisdom-it's avoidance. And more importantly, he provides the exact tools you need to break free.

This book is for entrepreneurs who can't launch, creatives who can't ship, professionals paralyzed by perfectionism, and anyone who knows what they should do but can't make themselves do it.

The most successful people aren't those who never make mistakes. They're the ones who decide quickly, adapt intelligently, and trust themselves to figure it out along the way.

Stop overthinking. Start living. Your momentum begins the moment you turn the page.

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