Episode Summary: In this finale of our "Refocus to Rise" series, Mark and Theron break down exactly how to transition from planning to execution. While many people set New Year's resolutions that fade by February, this episode focuses on creating purpose-driven goals that stick. Whether you are listening at the start of the year or need a reset mid-year, these evergreen principles will help you align your values, balance your professional and personal life, and architect a process that guarantees results.
In this episode, you will learn:
Key Action Steps from this Episode:
1. Align Your Values Before setting a goal, run the "Energy Test." Ask yourself: Does this goal excite me, or does it feel like doing taxes? Use a "Setback Filter" to review why you missed previous goals—not to blame external factors, but to identify internal hurdles you need to clear.
2. Create a Dual Focus Resolution Don't compartmentalize your life. Look for ways to stack your professional goals (career/financial) with your personal resolutions (health/relationships). Focus on process-based goals (e.g., "Walk 10 minutes a day") rather than just outcome-based goals (e.g., "Lose 20 lbs").
3. Architect the Process
Quotes from the Episode:
"It's important to understand that you can't lose 20 pounds. You can walk 10 minutes a day."
"We fill our calendar with all the things that we have to do... and we save the things that move the needle in our resolutions for if we have time for it."
"Goals have buddies. If you align your goals in such a way... you can do that goal stacking and habit stacking to increase your productivity."
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ARN Suggested Reading:
Blessings In the Bullshit: A Guided Journal for Finding the BEST In Every Day – by Mark Cardone & Theron Feidt
Full List of Recommended Books: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders
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