New Year, New Ideas feat. Alan Weiss

If you’re feeling pressure to make 2026 bigger, faster, cleaner, or more impressive than last year, this episode cuts through that noise quickly.What you’ll hear in this episodeWhy New Year’s resolutions create unnecessary pressure and disappointmentThe difference between patience and procrastination, and how fear shows up in bothWhy changing expectations is a strength, not a character flawThe “mercy rule” we all need for projects, careers, and goals that aren’t workingHow smart people know when to push forward, go around, or stop completelyWhy plans shouldn’t lock you in and why empty space in your calendar mattersThe problem with bucket lists and comparison-based successWhat’s being overhyped right now, and what’s quietly undermining progressWhy flexibility isn’t flippancy, it’s judgementA simple way to rethink success without lowering your standardsOne question to sit with after listeningWhat expectation are you protecting out of pride, not because it still makes sense?Pre-order my new book WORK FAME and get featured on the Wall of Work FameSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comLet's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.