17. Intentions vs Resolutions - A New Year’s Special

In this special New Year's episode, we delve into the nuances between new habits, resolutions, and intentions for the year 2024. We kick off the conversation by emphasizing the power of encapsulating the upcoming year with a single word, sharing our personal choices - "Pleasure" and "Brave." We discuss the intention behind infusing joy and fun into daily life, breaking down misconceptions about the word "pleasure." The shift from last year's focus on "happiness" to this year's emphasis on "bravery" is explored, detailing how the word "brave" becomes a guiding principle across various aspects of life. We unravel the distinctions between resolutions and intentions, highlighting the significance of intentional feelings and the interconnected nature of thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and actions. Practical tools, such as visualization, identity reinforcement, and Warren Buffett's productivity hack, are shared to guide listeners in setting and achieving their goals. The episode concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to adopt small, consistent actions and create a focused, intentional approach for a transformative and successful year ahead.   “You can be in your power and make that decision to really step into that higher version of yourself and you can take control.” Episode Highlights   Embrace the power of a single word for the year: "Pleasure" and "Brave" as personal choices. Break misconceptions about pleasure, focusing on joy and fun in high-performance environments. Encouragement to adopt small, consistent actions and create a focused, intentional approach for transformative growth. A call to listeners to embrace the power of intention and make this year a testament to intentional, transformative steps.