9: Goals, Planning & Time Off

Summary In this episode of The Banker, The Broker, and The Canadian, the hosts explore the topic of New Year's resolutions and setting goals. The participants discuss their personal experiences with resolutions and why they may or may not work. They emphasize the importance of starting small and building momentum, as well as the value of self-improvement and self-love. The conversation also touches on the benefits of taking time for reflection and innovation, scheduling life experiences, and being intentional. The participants share their own monumental experiences they hope to accomplish in 2024, such as forming a group of like-minded individuals for a hiking trip. The conversation concludes with encouragement to be safe, thoughtful, and to continue loving oneself. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of New Year's Resolutions 03:01 Reasons for Not Doing New Year's Resolutions 05:43 Setting Goals and Using the SMART Goals Setting Formula 10:26 The Importance of Starting Small and Building Momentum 16:24 The Importance of Self-Improvement and Self-Love 22:09 Taking Time for Reflection and Innovation 28:38 Scheduling Life Experiences and Being Intentional 32:17 The Benefits of Booking Life Experiences in Advance 36:10 The Value of Life Experiences and Highlights 39:07 Sharing Monumental Experiences for 2024 44:06 The Benefits of Hiking and Connecting with Nature 45:14 Closing Remarks and Encouragement