Do Resolutions Really Work? 2026 Goal-Setting Discussion

🎯 DO RESOLUTIONS REALLY WORK?
It's that time of year again. January 1st is just days away, and everyone's making promises to themselves:
"This year I'll lose 20 pounds."
"This year I'll save $10,000."
"This year I'll finally take that trip."
But here's the uncomfortable truth: By February, 80% of those resolutions are abandoned.
So what's the point? Are resolutions just setting ourselves up for failure?
Or is there something valuable in the ritual—if we do it RIGHT?
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📅 JOIN US FOR AN HONEST CONVERSATION
Sunday, December 28, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST
Online via Zoom
We're gathering to explore:
✅ Why most resolutions fail (and what that teaches us)
✅ Why some people succeed (and what they do differently)
✅ Whether there's a better approach than traditional resolutions
✅ How to set goals that actually stick
This isn't about toxic positivity or "manifest your dreams" BS.
This is about real talk, practical strategies, and setting ourselves up for actual success in 2026.
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💬 WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS
THE CASE AGAINST RESOLUTIONS:
- Why willpower alone doesn't work
- The "fresh start effect" myth
- How resolutions can actually harm progress
- Why January 1st is arbitrary (and maybe counterproductive)
THE CASE FOR RESOLUTIONS:
- The power of intentional reflection
- Why declaring goals publicly matters
- How constraints create clarity
- The psychology of fresh starts (when done right)
WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS:
- Systems vs. goals
- Identity-based change
- The role of community and accountability
- Integrating wealth, health, and leisure goals
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🎤 YOUR VOICE MATTERS
This is a DISCUSSION, not a lecture. We want to hear:
- Your past resolution experiences (wins and failures)
- What's worked for you
- What hasn't
- Your goals for 2026 (if you're willing to share)
- Your biggest challenges with follow-through
We'll have breakout rooms for deeper conversations, then come back together to synthesize insights.
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🎁 WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
- A clearer perspective on goal-setting
- Practical frameworks that work (based on science and real experience)
- Accountability connections with other members
- A plan for 2026 that doesn't feel overwhelming
- Connection with others who "get it"
Plus, we'll preview our Q1 Vision Mixer (Jan 25) where you'll create your full 2026 vision board!
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💪 WHO SHOULD JOIN
- Anyone who's made (and broken) resolutions before
- People skeptical about goal-setting rituals
- Those who want 2026 to be different
- Members committed to growth across wealth, health, and leisure
- Anyone who's tired of the "new year, new me" cycle
Whether you're a resolution enthusiast or a skeptic—we want you there.
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📝 COME PREPARED
Optional (but encouraged):
✏️ Reflect on these questions before joining:
- What was one resolution you kept? Why did it work?
- What was one resolution you broke? Why did it fail?
- What do you REALLY want for 2026 (not what you think you "should" want)?
No homework required—just bring your honest thoughts and experiences.
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See you Sunday! Let's figure this out together.
Patrick Bailey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Do Resolutions Really Work?
Time: Dec 28, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82339159242?pwd=AzbGUoYHs44KhBVzgkeDcwXybiLl1f.1
Meeting ID: 823 3915 9242
Passcode: 1RWy02

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