New goals, new year, the next phase...doesn’t automatically create new results.

It feels good; I mean who doesn't love a new planner and a clean slate? But without real change, they often lead right back to the same patterns, the same habits, and the same outcomes.

In this episode of Life at Ten Tenths, Matt and Garrett break down why you don't need a fresh start, you need new standards, clearer awareness, and a willingness to act differently than you have before.

This conversation moves past motivation and into something far more practical: understanding why last year unfolded the way it did, and what actually has to change for the next one to look different.

In this episode, we discuss:

1. Why fresh starts often fail without identity change
2. The difference between setting goals and changing standards
3. How repeating the same behaviors recreates the same year
4. Why awareness matters more than motivation
5. How to use past results as data—not judgment
6. What it really takes to create lasting change

This episode isn’t about starting over.

It’s about breaking the cycle.

🎧 Listen in if you’re ready to stop resetting—and start building something different.

Want to watch this episode? See the livestream on our YouTube channel here.

Topics we cover on this first LIVE episode are:

1. Washington State Senate Bill 6091: Prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to an exclusive group of prospective buyers or real estate brokers. View the bill for yourself here.
2. January home sales TANK more than 8%! What is behind this headline and how do we navigate news like this? Read the CNBC article here.

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No one plans for chaos—but it is inevitable - it is just a matter of when it shows up.

Unexpected health issues.

Family emergencies.

Disruptions from extreme weather.

We have all experienced it; your time, energy, and focus suddenly get pulled in directions you didn’t anticipate.

In this episode of Life at Ten Tenths, Matt and Garrett share a candid, personal conversation about what it really looks like to run a business when life goes sideways—and why a well-built plan isn’t a constraint, it’s a lifeboat.

This episode isn’t about pushing harder or pretending everything is fine. It’s about why minimum standards, clear priorities, and relationship-based businesses create stability when control disappears—and how grace and structure can coexist.

In this episode, we talk about:

1. Why chaos doesn’t mean your plan failed
2. How minimum standards keep you grounded in hard seasons
3. What truly needs to stay non-negotiable—and what can pause
4. Why planning is most valuable when things fall apart
5. How strong relationships create flexibility and support
6. Giving yourself grace without abandoning momentum

This conversation is a reminder that the right plan doesn’t trap you—it supports you.

When life demands your attention, having a foundation in place allows you to step away, take care of what matters most, and return with clarity and confidence.

🎧 Listen in if you’re navigating uncertainty and need a steady reminder: you’re not off track—you’re human.