174. Competing With Yourself with Jake Thompson
It’s officially mid-January, resolution making is behind us and so is National Quitters Day (January 10th), the day most resolutions are abandoned. Today’s guest poses an important question, “what are you doing differently in 2025 to make it a better year?” In this episode, Jake Thompson, an entrepreneur, author, performance coach and motivational speaker, discusses with us the topic of Competing With Yourself and shares with us why it’s important to make goals or resolutions – at any point in the year; offers advice on how to commit to them and get off autopilot; and how making small, intentional, and sustainable changes tracked over a longer period of time can have a big impact. Guest’s Website: Jake Thompson, Motivational Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Grit Guest Recommendations: The Slight Edge | Turning Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear HabitShare - A Social Habit Tracker to Keep You Accountable for iOS & Android TALK BIG QUESTIONS Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life. Are you a believer in New Year’s Resolutions? Why or why not? Following the episode are there areas in your personal or professional life that you want to make changes or set new goals? Are there small changes that you can make right now to reach a larger goal? What are some examples of those changes? Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session. Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy’s website at www.kristyolinger.com and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger.