For years, I used the “Goldilocks” method when I started new goals - nothing too big, nothing too small. Needless to say, it never got me where I really wanted to be. Then I finally discovered that I was doing the dreaming phase of goals all wrong. I learned that at this critical stage of planning goals, there are two words that are like rocket fuel for your ... Show More
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ATG 257: Politicians Are Temporary, Family Is Forever: Your Thanksgiving Survival Guide
<p>I am my niece and nephew's favorite uncle—mostly because I'm their only uncle, but a win is a win. Election years turn every family gathering into "squirrely uncle season," and Thanksgiving is ground zero. You've got relatives who think differently, be ... Show More
14m 40s
Nov 17
ATG 256: The 4 Books That Changed My Year (And Why I Read 75 Fewer Books)
<p>Last year, I read more than 100 books. This year, I cut that goal down to 25—and actually got more out of them. After realizing I was flying through books without retaining much, I slowed down and found four that earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf. In this episode, I&apos ... Show More
19m 35s
Nov 10
ATG 255: Stop Being a Success Voyeur
<p>Have you ever noticed how easy it is to binge on other people’s success stories? Podcasts, books, courses—it all <em>feels </em>productive, but sometimes it’s just procrastination in disguise. I call it being a success voyeur. You’re peering through the glass, watching other p ... Show More
14m 52s
Nov 2021
#134 Setting Goals for the Future
<p>I love setting goals and I think it's so important to be clear on your goals in order to reach a level of success in your English learning and elsewhere in life. In this episode, I talk about the importance of setting goals, how to set good goals, and also look at some us ... Show More
24m 58s
Mar 2023
The Problem with Your Goals
<p>It would be way too easy for you to tune into today’s episode just for me to help you set your goals…</p>
<p>We could establish where you want to be in 10 years, where you want to have traveled, what size you want your bank account to be, etc…</p>
<p>All that could be exciting ... Show More
22m 3s