131:4 Simple Steps to Achieve Your Goals in 2026

“It’s not just the goal that matters, it’s the quality of life you experience along the way.” In this solo episode, Jay breaks down why most people get goal setting wrong and how leading with emotion, excitement, or long wish lists often leads to burnout and discouragement. As the year winds down, Jay offers a simple, grounded framework to help you set goals that actually stick and support the life you want to experience in 2026. Rather than chasing outcomes or milestones for their own sake, Jay walks you through a four-step process that starts with experience, narrows focus, and identifies the uncomfortable but necessary actions required to move forward. If you want clarity, consistency, and momentum in the new year, this episode gives you a practical place to begin. Notable Quotes “People often get goal setting wrong because they lead too much with emotion.” — Jay Abbasi “Don’t make the outcome something you need in order for you to be okay.” — Jay Abbasi “What matters is the experience you want to have, not just the achievement.” — Jay Abbasi “If you try to focus on 20 different things, you set yourself up for failure.” — Jay Abbasi Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Get Featured on “Unstuck”Want to have your story featured on “Unstuck”? Submit your story through the link below, and Jay may choose to highlight your story on a future episode and offer you personalized advice on how to overcome any challenge. Submit Your Story  Join Us Next Time On Monday, Jay revisits an Unstuck Classic with Amanda Gore in the episode “Lead With Joy: How to Reignite Your Spark.” One of the most listened-to conversations since the podcast launched, this episode helps refocus joy, authenticity, and human connection as core priorities for 2026. A meaningful way to carry this year forward.