New Years Eve Special: Revisiting Ep. 013

**REPOSTING FOR NEW YEARS EVE 2025**

It's the time of year for goal setting and New Years Failures…I mean Resolutions. 

In this episode I share some stats to show just how bad most of us are at setting and achieving goals, then introduce a science-supported framework to help you be better at setting and pursuing goals. I also identify three common mistakes that you may be making - even though you think they're helping your progress. 

This episode is packed with practical advice to help athletes like you set and achieve your goals effectively - using science-backed principles and concepts.

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Episode Objectives

02:52 Real-Life Examples and Reframing Goals 

06:02 We SUCK at Setting and Pursuing Goals

06:40 The Power of Writing Down Goals 

09:08 SMART Goals and Beyond 

11:00 Step 1: Create One Hyper-SMART Goal 

14:04 Step 2: Eliminate Distractions and Negative Influences 

17:00 Step 3: Identify Positive Benefits and Emotional Connection 

20:37 Step 4: Specify the Actions You'll Take Consistently

23:50 Step 5: Identify and Prepare for Obstacles 

27:17 Step 6: Visualize Negative Outcomes 

30:30 Step 7: Create an Intermittent Random Reward System 

34:48 Recapping the 7 Steps

35:34 3 Common Mistakes in Goal Pursuit 

40:45 Wrap Up

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