The Magic of January 1st

Dec 10, 2025 8:19 pm

Good afternoon, ,


I'm hearing it on calls. I'm seeing it in social media comments.


"I'll wait until the first of the year."

"I'll do something in January."


Now, I understand this. I've said it myself a lot of times.


Which is why I don't believe it.


There's nothing magical about January 1, but it feels special because the calendar will flip from 2025 to 2026.


That's it.


The bad news? That calendar flip doesn't make you any different.


You'll still be the same stalling, procrastinating, excuse-making person you are today (if, in fact, that describes you at all.)


Just like you don't feel older on your birthday, you don't feel motivated on January 1. And if you do, that feeling will fade by January 7, and you're back to your old ways.


Don't wait until January. Start being the person you want (and deserve!) to be today.


Ken


P.S. This Saturday I'm teaching on Zoo how to approach your January goals in a different way. Hit Reply to let me know if you're coming!

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