#042: How to Escape the Messy Middle

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You get really excited about goal achievement. But after a few weeks, the buzz wears off. Momentum slows, enthusiasm wanes. It seems like it will</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">never</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">end! Why does every goal turn out to be a marathon? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Actually, that’s all pretty normal. To get to a preferred future, you always have to get through the “messy middle.” We’ve been there too. And based on our experience, we’ve developed a simple solution for getting through the doldrums of goal achievement and regaining your momentum. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Try it, and you’ll escape from the messy middle and get back on track to accomplishing your plans. Finally, you can stop feeling stuck and get excited about your goals again! </span></p> <p><strong>In this episode, you’ll discover—</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to make progress toward your goals</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">even</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">when things get tough.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why context matters in goal achievement—and what to do when it changes.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The importance of revisiting your motivations and reconnecting with your why.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to identify when a goal needs to be dropped, adjusted, or moved to a different quarter.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Practical steps to lay out a clear path forward toward a successful year.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"This episode of Focus on This is brought to you by the new Full Focus Kids and Full Focus Students planner, available for preorder now. Learn more at fullfocusplanner.com/