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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 4 MIN

Stop Setting Goals (Do This Instead) ✅

from Organise · host Chris James

A year ago I was overweight, taking calls every single day, and my business owned my time completely. Then I did a weird 15-minute exercise on my iPad that I promptly forgot about - and 13 months later I stumbled across it and realised I'd built almost half of it into my life without even trying. This episode breaks down the exact "Wouldn't it be cool if?" framework - why traditional goal setting keeps you trapped in a business you hate, and how giving yourself permission to dream without filtering it can redesign your entire life. If you're a coach, consultant, or service provider who knows something needs to change but can't quite articulate what, this one's worth 10 minutes of your time. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjamesonline/ Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/chrisjamesonline ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ IN THIS EPISODE: • Why your brain immediately shrinks big goals back down to what feels safe - and how to bypass it • The exact "Wouldn't it be cool if?" exercise and how to run it yourself in 15 minutes today • Why you have to temporarily ban the question "how" if you want to figure out what you actually want • How writing something down and forgetting about it completely can still quietly reshape every decision you make • The one final step to lock it all in so it actually works ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🧭 Work with me directly: http://www.chris-james.co/c2c

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