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Motivation Monday · Episode 3

The Cost of Waiting — Why "Someday" Is Stealing Your Dreams

Unbearably Bullish with Donald B. Johns III · Jul 20, 2026 · 9 min

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Episode 3 of Motivation Monday on Unbearably Bullish — every day you wait has a price. Someday is the most expensive word in your vocabulary.

The Cost of Waiting – Why "Someday" Is Stealing Your Dreams

How many opportunities have been postponed because of one word...

"Someday."

Welcome to Episode #3 of Motivation Monday on the Unbearably Bullish Podcast, hosted by Donald Johns.

In today's episode, we explore how procrastination, fear, and waiting for the "perfect" moment can quietly delay our goals, limit our potential, and prevent us from becoming the people we're capable of becoming.

If you've ever found yourself saying

  • "I'll start tomorrow."
  • "I need more experience."
  • "I'll wait until the timing is right."

This episode is for you.

Discover why confidence is earned through action, how momentum changes everything, and why your future begins with the decisions you make today.

In Today's Episode

  • Why "Someday" may be holding you back
  • The opportunity cost of waiting
  • Why fear often disguises itself as logic
  • How small actions create lasting momentum
  • The Bull Charge Challenge

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, business owner, professional, student, or someone striving for personal growth, Motivation Monday is designed to help you begin every week with purpose, confidence, and a winning mindset.

  • Coming Up Tomorrow...

Join us for Taco Tuesday as we feature Mutual Funds on the menu.

We'll cover

  • What mutual funds are
  • How mutual funds work
  • Active vs. passive management
  • Diversification
  • Fees and expenses
  • Mutual Funds vs. ETFs

Complex investment topics—made simple.

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Episode disclosure

The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and are intended solely for educational, informational, and motivational purposes. Nothing contained in this episode constitutes financial, investment, legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always perform your own due diligence and consult qualified professionals before making financial, investment, legal, tax, or business decisions.

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