What I’ve Learned From 20 Years of Goal-Setting

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What I’ve Learned From 20 Years of Goal-Setting

In 2005, I set my first goal at age 20: to hold a student government position at community college.

Today, looking back at two decades of goal-setting, I've discovered something unexpected: everyone has underestimated me, including myself.

This in-depth retrospective reveals...

How goals taught me what I truly wanted (and didn't want),
Why meaningful pursuits take years to manifest
How the runway is always longer than you think—but the plane can soar higher than you imagine

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Build a Business That Runs Itself - 5 Stages of AI Integration

Most business owners are trapped in stage one, working 70+ hours a week - unable to take time off, to delegate, or to scale. But there's a predictable path from "I am the business" to "the business runs itself."

In this video, I sit down with business transformation experts Dale Meador and Hayden Miyamoto to break down the five stages of AI evolution in business.

You'll discover where your business is now, what's holding you back from the next stage, and how AI can accelerate your transition at each level.

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Book Recommendation: Indistractable by Nir Eyal

Nir is a friend, and I had the chance to spend time with him at our mastermind retreat in May. His book Indistractable just came out in an updated edition, and the timing couldn't be better.

What I appreciate most is that Nir doesn't blame technology for our distraction problem. Instead, he shows you the real root cause and gives you four practical steps to take back control: master internal triggers, make time for what matters, hack back external triggers, and prevent distraction with pacts.

It's sold over 500,000 copies for good reason. This is the most realistic approach I've seen for balancing technology with focus and well-being.

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Join Me at Limitless Live in San Diego

I'm speaking at Limitless Live in San Diego from December 8-10, 2025, and thought some of you might want to join me.

Jim Kwik is hosting this 3-day brain optimization retreat focused on learning faster, thinking more clearly, and unlocking your cognitive potential in the AI age.

He’s a world-leading brain coach who has taught everyone from CEOs to Olympians how to accelerate learning and maximize mental performance.

Here’s Jim introducing the event on Instagram.

The retreat brings together neuroscientists, peak performance experts, and entrepreneurs at a serene 265-acre resort in North County San Diego.

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