January is lying to you.

Every year, driven people wreck their momentum before the year even starts. They rush into goals. They overcommit. They confuse anxiety with ambition. Then they burn out by February.

In this episode, we break down why January is not for goal setting and why the New Year New You mindset quietly sabotages long term success.

Using a personal story from the Marine Corps Marathon, I explain how even disciplined, prepared people fail when they start too fast and why January should be used for recalibration, not acceleration.

In this conversation, you will learn:

• Why most New Year’s resolutions fail
• Why January feels productive but creates long term drag
• The real purpose January should serve in your year
• How to aim before you fire so effort stops being wasted
• Why small consistent shifts beat dramatic reinvention
• How momentum actually works and why elite performers start slower
• Why systems matter more than motivation
• Why vision and goals are not the same thing

This episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and high performers who are tired of repeating the same cycle every January and want a smarter, calmer way to win the year.

If January feels chaotic, this episode will change how you approach the rest of the year.

If you want the goal tracking dashboard mentioned in this episode, message me on Instagram or LinkedIn and I will send it to you free.

If you are interested in our March leadership retreat in Cabo and want help building clearer vision, stronger systems, and real momentum, visit living.vision/cabo to apply.