How To Stick With New Year Resolutions in 2025? - Triangle Theory #027

In this episode, we discussed:
0:00 - Intro  
0:31 - Why setting goals excites us (and why excitement can hurt)  
1:22 - New Year’s resolution statistics: Why 80% fail by February  
2:38 - The top five resolutions people set (and why they don’t work)  
4:24 - The history of New Year’s resolutions  
5:41 - Why most resolutions are too vague  
7:01 - How to set SMART goals that stick  
9:10 - The power of being specific in goal-setting  
10:42 - Caffeine, alcohol, and quitting habits for 2025  
12:04 - Using systems and discipline when motivation fades  
15:50 - The importance of showing up when you don’t feel like it  
18:09 - The Fresh Start Effect: Why we wait for Mondays and New Years  
20:52 - Why gradual progress beats cold turkey for most goals  
23:00 - Focusing on what you can control vs. outcomes you can’t  
26:40 - The myth of overnight success (and why 10-year journeys matter)  
29:00 - Building respect for your past self through consistency  
31:05 - Reviewing goals and reflecting on your year  
34:01 - Why asking “why” makes goals more meaningful  
37:18 - Annual planning with specific milestones  
40:31 - Personal wins, lessons, and goals for 2025  
42:06 - Outro and New Year’s resolution challenge  

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