Stay at the Top S4E19. RESET: What’s Your Domino Habit for 2026?
Dec 29, 2025
This discussion focuses on simplifying goals for the upcoming year, stressing the drawbacks of the typical 'new year, new me' mindset. The concept of the domino habit is introduced—a crucial single action that streamlines other tasks. Jess highlights the importance of small, repeatable habits and their ability to create momentum. Listeners learn how to apply domino habits not just to health, but also to work, relationships, and finances, promoting sustained focus and ease in daily life.
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Reflection Over Radical Reinvention
- The new-year “new me” mindset usually creates overwhelm by multiplying changes across life areas.
- Jess Spenlove recommends reflection over unrealistic goal lists to avoid burning out before starting.
The Power Of One Foundational Habit
- A domino habit is the single action that sets your entire day up and creates momentum.
- When that first domino falls, the rest of the day follows more effortlessly, reducing reliance on willpower.
Pick A Small, Repeatable Starter
- Do identify a small repeatable habit that makes your day feel more predictable and stable.
- Avoid skipping it because missing it makes the whole day heavier and harder to manage.