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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 17 MIN

185: Why Your 2025 Goals Failed (And How to Approach 2026 Differently)

from Career Design Notes - Real decisions. Real trade-offs. Real career redesign. · host Sharon Singh Sidhu

Recording this on the last day of 2025, I'm sharing what came up for me while facilitating my Create 2026 workshop. It's probably not what you expect from a typical year-end review episode.Yes, we talk about goals. But more importantly, we talk about WHO you need to become to achieve them.In this episode:Why building a business is harder than anyone admits (and why that's okay)The skills employees aren't taught that business owners needHow to hold two opposing energies: caring deeply while staying detachedWhy your 'failures' are actually stepping stonesThe perspective shift that changed everything for me: the process IS the goalHow to approach 2026 with joy and gratitude instead of frustrationThis is for you if:You didn't hit your 2025 goals and you're feeling discouragedYou're building a business on the side while working full-timeYou're tired of the hustle culture and want a more sustainable approachYou want to become the sort of person who figures things out even when it's hardResources mentioned:Create 2026 Workshop (FREE): Review 2025, set your 2026 vision, create an action planBonuses: Annual Planning Guide + 5-Step Problem Solving FrameworkGet it here: sharonsinghsidhu.com/create2026Connect with Sharon:LinkedIn: @sharonsinghsidhuWeekly guides: sharonsinghsidhu.com

Recording this on the last day of 2025, I'm sharing what came up for me while facilitating my Create 2026 workshop. It's probably not what you expect from a typical year-end review episode. Yes, we talk about goals. But more importantly, we talk about WHO you need to become to achieve them. In this episode: Why building a business is harder than anyone admits (and why that's okay)The skills employees aren't taught that business owners needHow to hold two opposing energies: caring deeply while...

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