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Melissa Shanahan

#136: Don't Flake Out On Yourself

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There is a predictable cycle where firm and business owners set ambitious goals at the start of a new year, and then find it difficult to follow through. Velocity Work Podcast episode #136: Don't Flake Out On Yourself reminds firm owners the real impact of thinking big and the importance of showing up to fulfill that vision.

This week Melissa identifies common reasons why follow-through can feel so difficult. If you start with vague goals, no map to reach them, and no accountability on the way, falling into old routines and excuses is easy. This year, ask a better question: who benefits when the firm reaches its goals?

When you reach your personal and business goals, you improve your corner of the world and well beyond.

Prioritize big goals this year, join Mastery Group at www.velocitywork.com/join.

Show Notes:


0m 36s: This week on the Velocity Work Podcast

02m 01s: 3 reasons why it's important not to flake out on yourself

06m 54s: Discussion about how people around you also wins if you win!

07m 43s: There is a ripple effect to your success (or if you flake out)

10m 27s: Really thinking about the impact of your success

12m 33s: Reasons why people flake out of themselves

15m 56s: Getting out of your cycle and creating the same results

17m 41s: Check out velocitywork.com/join

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There is a predictable cycle where firm and business owners set ambitious goals at the start of a new year, and then find it difficult to follow through. Velocity Work Podcast episode #136: Don't Flake Out On Yourself reminds firm owners the real impact of thinking big and the importance of showing up to fulfill that vision.

This week Melissa identifies common reasons why follow-through can feel so difficult. If you start with vague goals, no map to reach them, and no accountability on the way, falling into old routines and excuses is easy. This year, ask a better question: who benefits when the firm reaches its goals?

When you reach your personal and business goals, you improve your corner of the world and well beyond.

Prioritize big goals this year, join Mastery Group at www.velocitywork.com/join.

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