The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill 428. AMMA — What To Do When You Outgrow Your Circles
What's stopping you from keeping the promises you make to yourself?
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill unpack the real cost of breaking commitments to yourself and why most New Year's resolutions fail before February. From outgrowing old friend groups to walking away from prestigious obligations that no longer serve you, this conversation challenges you to stop negotiating with yourself and start building a life that reflects your actual priorities.
Here's what you'll learn:
- Why breaking small commitments to yourself erodes your ability to follow through on bigger goals
- How to recognize when relationships and obligations are holding you back instead of pushing you forward
- What it takes to stay a student of your craft even when you think you've figured it all out
This episode is a challenge to stop breaking promises to yourself and start building the discipline required to become who you say you want to be.
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05:26 — Why breaking small commitments to yourself erodes your ability to follow through on bigger goals
06:02 — How to build discipline through stacking small wins that compound over time
06:50 — The power of recording your goals on video to create accountability
09:47 — Understanding envy and why people give you a hard time when you remind them of what they gave up on
14:24 — The concept of insouciance and why you should stop playing the validation game as an adult
15:32 — Recognizing the trade-offs and opportunity costs of every commitment you make
20:34 — Why maintaining a student mindset prevents stagnation even after decades in business
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