Who in this world doesn't look at a 183-line, Excel spreadsheet business operating plan and intuitively sprint in the other direction? Or, worse, want to throw up at the thought of a personal plan that you're supposed to have in place if you ever want to get anywhere special!? In this crazy, complex world, we underestimate the power of more simplistic, inspiring, get-you-into-the-flow tools to ensure you keep growing and achieve the success (happiness, money, love, etc.) that you deserve. The good news is that Erin & Nicole are going to help you switch your mindset on goal setting in a way that ensures you make it to the "South Pole" (without perishing!) So, we have to start here: who actually thought 2021 would be any different?! Just a week into 2021, Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant sit down to first discuss the recent events in Washington D.C. Nicole tells the story of the first insurrection she ever witnessed (some 25+ years ago) during the split of Czechoslovakia whilst she was in Prague on a school trip to understand the events of the Holocaust.  They discuss the motivations people might have for such actions, what they could hope to gain from it, and whether they are fighting for someone who would "break bread" with them or not. Moving away from politics, Nicole talks about her father's unfortunate, upcoming heart surgery and the surprisingly comical story of her reaction to his surgery news.  The big topic this week is one that comes from an audience suggestion: goal setting! (Listeners: keep the suggestions coming!) Erin talks about three strategies that listeners can replace their stuffy, crusty, uninspiring, and traditional strategies with.   1) Instead of a New Year's Resolution, pick one ord for the year. This helps ground you when things seem tough or out of control. 2) Pick one obsession. This is something that if you focus on it and crush it, will change everything.  3) Write your Future Diary. Create a 3D(ish) vision and story of your future you and future life. There's a lot that's been covered this week, and by the looks of 2021 so far, there's going to be a whole lot more to come! To preorder Erin's book You Do You(ish):   Follow Nicole on LinkedIn:   Follow Erin on LinkedIn:   If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @   We even share more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible). Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to   We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @   Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @   We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "Maybe May can be the new January this year." "I would never fight for anybody who would refuse to break bread with me." "That's my mom, she's totally cute and depressed." "Maybe I can find inspiration on this bottle of Gorilla Glue." "What is the one thing that if I do it now, it will change everything?" "Shit is outta whack, and I need some space to re-whack it." "The power behind the space is that it's the only way to create the true magic." "I like the processes and when the process sucks it fucks with me." "Be unconditional."