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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2025 · 12 MIN

Why Your New Years Resolutions Are Stupid. (Sorry, not sorry)

from Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys · host Michael Sharkey

🎙️ "Why can't I just chill, dude?" That’s the vibe in this segment of the January 4th Let’s Get Real live radio show! Michael and Spanish kick off 2025 with a deep dive into the tension between "having a plan" and "going with the flow." Is it all just man-made garbage, or is there something valuable in setting goals? Spoiler: It’s both.  From hilarious New Year’s resolutions (eating less candy, anyone?) to questioning society’s obsession with three-year plans, we’re tackling it all with humor and heart. Michael opens up about his own struggles with "having it all figured out" and wrestles with whether letting go is the ultimate plan. Meanwhile, Spanish is here to remind us that no matter how much it feels like everyone else has their life together, they’re probably projecting too.  Plus, we venture into the world of plant medicine, spiritual awakenings, and even the undeniable truth that time isn’t real (It's just a Tuesday to a Wednesday). If you’ve ever felt torn between being Indiana Jones—living for the adventure—and a Charles Schwab commercial telling you to get your act together, this episode is for you.  Hit play and join us for a raw, real, and relatable conversation about life, goals, and why it’s OK to *not* have it all figured out. Don’t forget to like, comment, and HIT SUBSCRIBE for more laughs and deep dives into the things that make us human. 🌟  ---Takeaways  1. The pressure to "have a plan" versus embracing the present moment.  2. Why New Year’s resolutions can feel like pointless rituals—and why they still matter.  3. Exploring plant medicine as a path to ego death and personal growth.  4. A humorous yet honest look at how societal expectations fuel self-doubt.  ---Timestamps  00:00 - Welcome to 2025: Are Your New Year’s Resolutions Garbage?  02:21 - The real new year: Why March makes more sense than January.  03:50 - Wrestling with plans: Do we need them or not?  05:36 - The comparison trap: Does everyone really have it all together?  07:32 - Michael’s 2025 goal: A first experience with plant medicine.  09:22 - The hidden struggles of people who “have it all figured out.”  10:17 - Indiana Jones versus the Charles Schwab mindset.  ---#MensMentalHealth #letsgetrealradioshow  #PodcastForMen #LifeGoals #SpiritualJourney #NewYearsResolutions #PersonalGrowth #GoWithTheFlow #DeepConversations #PlantMedicine #EgoDeath #LiveInTheMoment #LifePlanning #MenSupportingMen #EmotionalWellness #AuthenticityMatters #MindsetShift #TimeIsAnIllusion #RealTalkForMen #HumorAndHeart #GoalsVsFlow #IndianaJonesMindset #MentalHealthSupport #SafeSpaceForMen #radioshow #tampabay #stpete"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf you'd like to listen to the show live, stream at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite live streaming radio app, like iHeartRadio or Audacy.We also post unique segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content!To join the Lets Get Real community for exclusive content, click this link, enter your name and email and you're in!Please give us a 5-star rating and a written review to help others discover this show! And tell a friend to tell a friend about Let's Get Real!Thanks for listening!

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