If you’re feeling pressure to make 2026 bigger, faster, cleaner, or more impressive than last year, this episode cuts through that noise quickly.

What you’ll hear in this episode

Why New Year’s resolutions create unnecessary pressure and disappointment
The difference between patience and procrastination, and how fear shows up in both
Why changing expectations is a strength, not a character flaw
The “mercy rule” we all need for projects, careers, and goals that aren’t working
How smart people know when to push forward, go around, or stop completely
Why plans shouldn’t lock you in and why empty space in your calendar matters
The problem with bucket lists and comparison-based success
What’s being overhyped right now, and what’s quietly undermining progress
Why flexibility isn’t flippancy, it’s judgement
A simple way to rethink success without lowering your standards

One question to sit with after listening

What expectation are you protecting out of pride, not because it still makes sense?

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