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Jan 2025
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264. How to set goals you'll actually ac...

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We are writing and thinking about your goals all wrong and in today's episode I want to discuss how we can think about our goals in a manner that will make us more successful! Whether it's a fitness goal, financial, personal, career or relationship goal, this formula works for all of them. We discuss: 

  • The 4 biggest psychological barriers to achieving our goals 
  • How to articulate GOOD goals 
  • The 'I am' vs. 'I want' philosophy
  • How to action our goals 
  • The power of the path of least resistance 
  • Overcoming goal disengagement and reversal 

All of that and more! If you're ready to set good, actionable goals, this episode is for you! 

 

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