Dream Big, Start Small: How to Build Momentum in 2025(147)

The Connection Codes team has a conversation about the transition into 2025, sharing their insights on goals, community, and the intentional steps they’re taking for growth in the new year. They discuss the importance of connection, both within relationships and with oneself, and the small, actionable changes that can create meaningful momentum. Tera shares her word of the year—see—which is about the power of truly seeing others and allowing herself to be seen. Glenn explores the balance between responsibilities and creative passions, while Phyllis opens up about the role of community in supporting life changes. Together, they invite you to reflect, take small steps forward, and avoid staying stuck in fear or perfectionism as you navigate your own journeys into the new year.

Links and Resources:

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Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – The Spark of 2025: New Year, Same Us?
• 00:00:44 – When Lamps Were Stage Lights: The Origin Story
• 00:01:15 – Dream Boards, January Guilt, and Echo's Goals
• 00:02:45 – Community: Why We Resist What We Need Most
• 00:04:53 – Intentions Without Action Are Just Wishes
• 00:07:55 – Isolation, Loneliness, and Late-Night Subscriptions
• 00:09:59 – From Isolation to Joy: The Year in Review
• 00:12:08 – One Word for 2025: S-E-E
• 00:14:33 – Balancing Dreams, Writing Novels, and Life's Checklists
• 00:16:48 – The Wheel That Keeps Us Grounded
• 00:23:23 – Zoom Calls, Fear, and a Barn in 2020
• 00:24:14 – Behind the Grainy Camera: Trusting the Unknown
• 00:24:44 – The Quiet Impact of Tera and Wes Wages
• 00:27:55 – Community Isn't a Buzzword—It's a Lifeline
• 00:31:46 – Imperfect Starts, Perfect Timing
• 00:34:04 – Momentum: The Small Steps That Move Mountains
• 00:43:19 – Teamship: When Everyone Carries the Load
• 00:46:03 – The Invitation: Start Small, Start Now