The science-backed method that helps solopreneurs start (and finish) their hardest tasks

The ‘First Moves’ Framework That Will Kill Your Procrastination Forever

Ev Chapman
4 min readNov 12, 2024

Ever notice how the hardest part of any task is just getting started?

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As a solopreneur, those big business tasks can sit on your to-do list week after week. You know the ones — customer journey maps, launch plans, sales pages… all those things you know you need to do but keep putting off because, well, where do you even start?

The thing about running a business solo is that you have to figure everything out yourself. But what I’ve realised is that most tasks are quite straightforward once you get started.

It’s the getting started part that trips us up.

Scientists call this ‘activation energy’ — that initial resistance you need to overcome to get moving. And it’s especially true for those big business tasks that sit on your to-do list week after week 😅

And when you’re working alone, without a team to bounce ideas off, that resistance can feel even stronger.

But here’s where AI becomes your secret weapon ⚡️

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Ev Chapman
Ev Chapman

Written by Ev Chapman

Personal Knowledge Coach | I help professionals package their expertise into content & products that generate independent income 💸

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