Before You Set New Goals, Decide What to Let Go Of

How to simplify your busy life before setting new goals.

You raised your hand for a committee years ago, and now it’s just draining time and energy every week. It’s out of alignment - and it’s almost goal-setting season.

That work project that seemed like a great idea at the time is still eating your week, and nothing new fits. Before you add another goal to the list, you have to pause and find the space for it.

On August 1st, Jay Papasan left Keller Williams after almost 26 years, and he’s still in what he calls a season of addition by subtraction.

Are you living your own definition of success, or someone else’s? If you’re a doer, it’s easy to keep doing and never look up to check your direction. Make some space and you’ll feel lighter, Jay promises, even before you know what’s coming into it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The 5 questions Jay uses to free up time for his ONE Thing

Why chasing a resume line is holding you back

What your calendar can say about your true values

How to know if you’ve set the wrong goal

How subtraction can create more room for meaningful work

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