212 - Beyond Consistency: Embracing Life's Interruptions

Your Best Year Starts Here! with Nigel Risner and Neil Martin

Welcome back to "Your Best Year Starts Here"! In this poignant episode, we dive deep into the essence of what it truly means to aim for your best year, especially when life throws its curveballs.

Our hosts share personal stories and insights, shedding light on the importance of adaptability, realism, and the undervalued power of saying 'no'.

1. The Value of Real Connections: Despite life's busyness and unexpected challenges, the foundation of real love, trust, and friendship endures. Our hosts reflect on their long-standing relationship and how genuine connections allow for reconnection when the time is right.

2. The Realism of Life's Challenges: Life's unpredictable nature often demands a detour from our planned paths. From family commitments, health issues, to emotional trials, our hosts open up about their personal experiences, emphasizing that it's okay to adjust your sails when necessary.

3. Redefining Success: The conventional push towards non-stop achievement is put under scrutiny. The episode discusses the fine line between pursuing your dreams and maintaining a balanced life, where family, health, and personal well-being cannot be overlooked.

4. A Fresh Take on SMART Goals: Revisiting the concept of SMART goals, our hosts propose a shift from purely 'realistic' to 'relevant' goals, advocating for objectives that stretch yet are attainable, keeping us within reach of our dreams without veering into the realm of the unattainable.

5. The Courage to Say 'No': Learning to decline opportunities that don't align with personal and family values is a theme. It's about making choices that fit within the framework of your life, even if that means opting for less rather than more.

6. Humanity Over Perfection: The episode touches on the importance of embracing our human side in professional settings. From unexpected family appearances during work calls to the simple act of sharing personal stories, it's a call to be as professional as we can be, yet as human as we must be.

7. Life Lessons and Laughter: Amid the deep discussions, there's no shortage of light-hearted moments and laughter, reminding us of the joy found in the journey, not just the destination.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that your best year doesn't necessarily mean achieving every lofty goal but finding a balance that allows for growth, happiness, and, importantly, peace of mind. As our hosts aptly put it, sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to adjust your dreams to the realities of your life, ensuring you don't just chase success but also embrace the joy along the way.

Thank you for tuning in, and remember, being true to yourself and your needs might just be the key to your best year yet.