Episode Title: New Year, New Goals

Host: Kim Wardlow

Guest: Charlie Kramer

Episode Overview:

In this special New Year’s Eve episode, host Kim Wardlow is joined by guest Charlie Kramer to discuss setting meaningful and achievable goals for 2025. They delve into strategies for creating effective goals, tracking progress, and managing challenges like fear of failure and unexpected obstacles. Charlie shares his personal experiences and insights on balancing ambition with grace and offers practical tools for staying accountable and focused throughout the year.

Key Highlights:

Reflecting on 2024: Kim and Charlie discuss looking back at accomplishments and lessons learned.

Breaking Down Goals: Tips on setting specific, measurable goals with smaller benchmarks.

Prioritization: Distinguishing between present priorities and long-term goals.

Accountability Tools: How to leverage apps, coaches, or trusted friends to stay on track.

Failure as Growth: Embracing failure as an opportunity to learn and move forward.

Kindness and Courage: Encouraging self-compassion and bravery in setting and pursuing goals.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Introduction and episode overview.

01:35 – Guest introduction: Charlie Kramer’s reflections on 2024 and personal milestones.

03:46 – Goals vs. resolutions: A fresh approach to New Year planning.

07:40 – Setting specific goals and breaking them into smaller steps.

11:30 – Categorizing goals and identifying present priorities.

15:22 – Accountability strategies and tools for success.

19:22 – Flexibility in the face of challenges and reframing failure.

23:41 – Reassessing and adjusting goals over time.

27:43 – Writing goals down: The key to clarity and focus.

31:17 – Final advice: Be kind and courageous with yourself.