In this inspiring New Year episode, Coach Braeden joins us to dive deep into setting yourself up for success in 2025. From creating identity-based goals to navigating the emotional challenges of “valley seasons,” this episode is packed with practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you start the year strong. We explore how Braeden’s decade of experience coaching athletes, including IFBB pros, shapes his approach to discipline, resilience, and growth. If you’re ready to make this your best year yet, this is the episode for you!

Key Takeaways:

1. Focus on Identity-Based Goals: Shift from “what do I want to achieve?” to “who do I need to become?” for sustainable success.
2. Navigating Valley Seasons: Learn how to identify and overcome periods of struggle with small, actionable steps.
3. Mastering Discipline: Discover how to stay consistent when motivation fades and why discipline is the cornerstone of progress.
4. Coaching Insights: Braeden shares behind-the-scenes stories and lessons from working with top-tier athletes.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “You don’t rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear
• “Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” – Abraham Lincoln