52 Weeks Podcast

We thought last week was unsettling, but add an earthquake to the mix here in Utah and we wanted to call it quits. With this week being rattled, our goals were not met, but taking Carolynn's advice we did the best we could with the mental, physical and emotional resources we had. It's hard to concentrate on goals when there is an unknown future and our routines are disrupted.

This week we talk about strategies and motivation to keep going. The quote for this week is, “There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs”. Goals require hard work and priorities. Get hiking!

Remember that rad dude, Newton? You know the one that had the apple knock him on the head? Turns out he had some sense knocked into him….or maybe he was already just as smart...it's hard to say. Well, our dear Ginger Cat today said something as profound as Newtdawg. She wisely remarked, “An object not in motion stays not in motion”.

“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you”

This quote motivates us to not just settle for a goal that is an easy win. If we want true change, it needs to push and challenge us. No pain, no gain, right?

Have you ever been weeks into working for a goal only to find that it's just not coming together. Maybe it's time to step back and reassess your plan. The goal may be great, but perhaps the way you are going about it isn’t right for you. There's no one way to reach a goal; don't be afraid to make adjustments. There are no rules; it’s between you and your goal. Do what you feel is best for your situation.

This week we reached a milestone of all three of us receiving standing ovations and accomplishing our goals! We are taking time this week to celebrate our accomplishments and regroup for another 42 weeks.

“Remember to Celebrate Milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.”

Nelson Mandela

We can’t rest on our laurels though. The only way we will get a standing ovation next week is to put in more work.

Why did we fall into bad habits? The fact is life is messy. Sometimes laziness and discouragement overpower motivation and desire. But we are still on the goal path. This podcast is about progression not perfection and how boring would it be if we always were rockstars and getting standing ovations? We are broadcasting our weaknesses, our low points and the times that we find our chin on the ground. So heres to another week of starting all over again.

Do you ever feel like your new year's resolutions end before February begins? Quoting Jade Murray , “It’s slow progress, but quitting won’t make it any faster.” Maybe you stepped off the goal path and are sitting on the park bench. We invite you to get back on the path with us because even if its small steps you’re still moving forward.

Have you ever made a goal just because it sounded like a good thing to do or your friends were doing it? Or maybe it seemed way cool for your bucket list, but you didn't realize how much effort it would require. We learned this week that some of our goals we were doing because it sounded nice, but in reality, we lacked the commitment to make that desire an action. Kenneth Blanchard talks about how "There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses: only results." So are your goals an interest or commitment?

What is the difference between discipline and motivation? J.D. Meier describes discipline as ‘what to do’ and motivation as ‘why to do it’. In this episode we explore how we can acquire greater discipline for when our motivation fails us. Our Goalie Goal this week: Think of a disciplined person in your life and take time to have a conversation with them about their thoughts on discipline. It may inspire you!