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In this deeply reflective and playful conversation, Jeffery and Jami Downs explore a surprising source of tension in their streaking philosophy—timed streaks. What begins as a personal debate over setting a daily 5-minute study streak with their son evolves into a thoughtful and often humorous exploration of how we perceive and manage time, how it affects our consistency, and why activity-based streaks may offer more freedom and flexibility than time-based ones.

They discuss the psychology behind "not having time," why perception of time is flawed, and how measuring activity rather than duration helps build true consistency. The episode underscores that streaking is not about measuring effort by the clock, but by the identity you’re building—one deliberate action at a time.

They end by agreeing that time-based streaks aren’t necessarily wrong, but they are a “hard yellow light”—requiring extra caution due to the mental hurdles they introduce.

Key insight: “Everyone has the same amount of time in a day. What changes everything is not the minutes you manage—but the meaningful actions you repeat.”

00:00–02:00 | Podcast Banter and Setup
Jeffery and Jami open with some lighthearted commentary about their podcast setup and how streaks are often born from their running conversations.

02:00–04:30 | The Debate Begins: Time vs. Activity
Jami shares her feelings of being “bristled” when Jeffery discourages time-based streaks. They discuss how disagreements have evolved into deeper understanding in their marriage—and in streaking.

04:30–07:00 | What’s ‘Laughably Simple’ is Personal
They emphasize that the “laughably simple” standard is determined by the individual, not imposed externally. If five minutes feels simple to you, that can be your streak.

07:00–11:30 | Why Jeffery Avoids Time-Based Streaks
Jeffery shares his aversion to time streaks, explaining how “I don’t have time” becomes a mental block. Activity-based streaks remove that excuse.

11:30–14:00 | The Universal Currency of Time
They discuss how everyone has the same 24 hours and how time is constant—but our perception of it is wildly inconsistent.

14:00–18:00 | Perception vs. Reality of Time
Through examples (planking, watching shorts, pop tarts, and Disney lines), they explore how different activities distort our experience of time.

18:00–21:00 | Are We Managing Time or Activity?
Jeffery offers a mind-shift: you don’t manage time—you manage the activity that occupies time. This leads to more intentional living.

21:00–25:00 | Seeing Opportunity in the Gaps
They reflect on moments where streaks happened during unplanned time—like reading in line at Disneyland—because the activity was front of mind.

25:00–27:00 | Planking, Shorts, and Productive Distractions
Jeffery admits to pairing planking with watching shorts as a way to make the time pass faster. It's a clever blend of distraction and discipline.

27:00–30:00 | The Yellow Light of Timed Streaks
They propose that timed streaks aren’t necessarily bad—but they do require caution. Time can create mental barriers or limit expansion.

30:00–32:30 | Identity Over Minutes: The Final Shift
They conclude that streaking is about identity through activity—not effort measured by time. Time passes regardless. It’s the consistency that builds change.

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In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Jeff & Jami interview Stéph & Shay, bestselling authors of Master Your Mindpower. They share their individual journeys from hardship to resilience, the origins of their powerful coaching practice, and the science and metaphor behind "running parachutes"—the invisible emotional and mental barriers holding us back. You’ll learn how they built their methodology through years of research, how they help clients break through limitations, and how consistent, laughably simple daily actions can lead to massive transformation.

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00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
01:01 – Stéph’s Origin Story
11:59 – Shay’s Journey to Mindpower
17:38 – How Stéph & Shay Met
26:00 – Authenticity and Resilience in Relationships
29:03 – Starting Their Company & Research Journey
31:53 – The Power of Mindset over Systems
36:00 – Writing the Book During the Pandemic
40:00 – The Running Parachute Metaphor
47:00 – Turning the Metaphor into a Method
54:01 – The Power of Forgiveness
56:03 – Daily Consistency & Mindpower Routines
01:03:01 – The Neurology of Habits & Fitness Routines
01:07:42 – Overcoming Resistance & “What Do You Want Instead?”
01:09:00 – Teaching Mindpower to Kids
01:13:17 – Final Thoughts: Reps, Mastery, and Mindpower Parenting
01:17:22 – Closing Remarks

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