Ready to ditch your mediocre New Year’s resolutions and finally set goals that stick? This week, I’m going solo to share the hard-won truth about why most goal-setting systems—especially the classic “SMART goals”—just don’t work for most of us. I open up about my own repeated failures, the guilt and frustration of watching motivation fade by week two, and the breakthrough framework that transformed my approach after 55 years of trial and error.
In this episode, I reveal how identity—not willpower or fleeting motivation—is the real engine behind lasting change. You’ll hear stories from my journey (including the ham radio license challenge I never thought I’d tackle) and get a first look at the system I now use with clients to create inevitable progress—no more getting stuck when things get boring or hard. Plus, I’ll invite you to join my free, live masterclass this Saturday, where you’ll get hands-on goal setting worksheets, personalized Q&A, and the chance to start 2026 with momentum that lasts.
If you’re tired of setting the same goals year after year and getting nowhere, let’s do something different together. Make sure to check the comments for registration info and claim your spot for the live session. I want next year to be your best ever—let’s shift our identities and leave “stuck” behind.
If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/breakthrough
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