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Podcast: The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)
Episode: Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail
Description: Most New Year’s resolutions don’t fail because you’re weak, lazy, or lack willpower.
They fail because they’re built on the wrong level of choice.
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In this end-of-year monologue, I challenge the entire idea of waiting for January to change your life. Calendars don’t create transformation. Identity does.
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Inspired by Sam Harris and grounded in the STRIVE Method, this episode breaks down why resolutions collapse under pressure—and what actually creates lasting change when it comes to alcohol, health, habits, and self-leadership.
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