Here's what I'm hearing from many professionals at mid‑career and halftime: "I set good goals… but life gets busy, priorities shift, and momentum fades." This is not a motivation problem—it's an implementation problem. In the companion article and show Setting Goals for the New Year, we focused on clarity, values, quarterly planning, and measurable goals. This article is the next step. It answers the real question: How do you actually follow through—consistently and sustainably? Implementation is where intention becomes traction. And it doesn't require perfection—just structure, rhythm, and review. Today we cover all three. So if you're looking to implement goals successfully, the best time to start is now! Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/implementing-goals

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The start of a new year brings fresh energy, renewed motivation, and the opportunity to reset our direction setting goals. Yet many people create goals without structure—resulting in good intentions but little progress. In fact well-known statistics verify that 88-92% fail to achieve their New Year's goals, or resolutions. A powerful year begins with clarity, alignment, and a workable plan. This show and accompanying article outlines a step-by-step framework for setting meaningful and practical goals built around your big picture, quarterly focus and lifestyle alignment, all with reflective evaluation. It also emphasizes the importance of core values, purpose, travel plans, and dedicated time for thinking —key ingredients for a fulfilling and productive year. This process doesn't have to be overwhelming, just strategic and intentional. Get full article at: https://goalsforyourlife.com/setting-goals

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:18 - Michael Hyatt Insights
03:08 - James Clear Strategies
04:06 - Step 1: Define the Big Picture
10:03 - Step 2: Review Previous Year
14:03 - Quarterly Planning Process
20:14 - Setting Measurable Quarterly Goals
23:05 - Establishing Yearly Goals
25:13 - Defining Quarterly Goals
27:55 - Summing Up Key Points
30:23 - Thanks for Joining Me

Stories shape us long before we realize it. As a kid, I could lose entire summer afternoons in piles of library books, swept away by fairy tales I knew weren't real—but still felt powerful. As adults, we craft our own versions of those tales, only now they run quietly in the background: narratives about being "too old," "not ready," "not talented enough," or "certain to fail." I hear these same internal scripts from mid-career professionals and entrepreneurs all the time, and they can be just as misleading as the stories I read growing up. When repeated, they gather strength and start to limit what we try, what we risk, and what we imagine for ourselves. If you've ever felt stuck or unable to move forward, it may not be your age or circumstances holding you back—but the story you're believing. Today, we're unpacking three of the most common narratives that keep people stalled—and the simple shifts that can help you break free. Full article at: https://goalsforyourlife.com/stories-that-keep-you-stuck

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Stories That Keep You Stuck
04:26 - Fixed Mindset Explained
07:49 - Understanding Imposter Syndrome
10:39 - Overcoming Paralysis of Inaction
14:07 - 3 Powerful Actions to Get Unstuck
20:25 - Realizing You're Not Stuck
22:48 - Outro