Happy New Year !

Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, we take a moment to reflect on the lessons, growth, and moments that shaped the last months of 2024. Together, we dive into timeless wisdom from Stephen Covey's "Begin with the End in Mind" and the revolutionary concept of the 12 Week Year, exploring how these ideas can help you approach 2025 with clarity, purpose, and momentum.

You'll discover how to reframe your year into actionable, impactful sprints and build a vision that fuels your drive. This isn’t just another reflection—it’s an invitation to step into your best self and start chasing your hero.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Intro
• [02:35] How I started 2024
• [06:52] Matthew McConaughey: We shouldn’t just look for reasons why we fail—we also need to ask why we succeed
• [9:48] Stephen Covey’s Wisdom: How to begin with the end in mind and build a vision that drives you.
• [21:33] Reflecting on 2024: Lessons learned, growth experienced, and inspiration for the future.
• [29:25] Ali Abdaal's 5-steps Process to Actually Achieve our Goals in 2025
• [30:43] The 12 Week Year: Why redefining a year as 12 weeks can revolutionize your productivity.
• [45:25] Closing Thoughts: Gratitude, promises for the future, and wishing you a miracle-filled 2025.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Matthew McConaughey https://www.rev.com/transcripts/matthew-mcconaughey-motivational-speech-transcript
2. Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – A guide to living with purpose and intentionality.
3. Ali Abdaal Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WONRS7BLh4g&t=793s
4. Mo Gawdat's Solve for Happy
5. Brian P. Moran’s The 12 Week Year – A transformative system for achieving more in less time.

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