Every January starts with motivation—and ends with frustration. In this episode, James Nutter explains why goals don’t fail from laziness or lack of discipline, but from poor design. Learn the system physicians need to set fewer goals, build consistency, and make 2026 the year things actually change.
Every year, high-achieving professionals—especially physicians—set ambitious goals with the best intentions. And every year, most of those goals quietly disappear by February. Not because people don’t care. Not because they lack discipline. But because motivation fades, and no system is built to sustain consistency.
In this episode, James Nutter breaks down why goals fail and walks physicians through a practical, repeatable framework for making real progress in 2026—across money, health, career, and relationships.
Rather than relying on willpower, James emphasizes design over motivation, showing how awareness, identity, systems, and tracking create momentum long after the initial excitement wears off. He explains why burnout is often misdiagnosed, how “being busy” can mask stagnation, and why time—not money—is the most valuable asset physicians lose without realizing it.
Listeners are guided through:
You don’t need more motivation.
You need better design.
Goals fail in the living, not the planning.
Change what you repeat—and everything else follows.
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