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Episode 290: Preparing For The New Year 2025

Preparing to hit the ground running with new ideas in the new year requires a combination of reflection, planning, and action. Here's a step-by-step approach to set yourself up for success: 1. Reflect on the Past Year
Celebrate Wins: Acknowledge accomplishments and milestones, no matter how small.
Identify Lessons: Reflect on challenges and what you’ve learned from them.
Declutter Your Mind: Let go of regrets or ideas that didn’t work. Free your mental space for new opportunities.
  2. Envision the New Year
Define Your Vision: What does success look like for you? Visualize your personal and professional growth.
Set Intentions: Focus on how you want to feel and the impact you want to create.
 3. Generate and Vet Ideas
Brainstorm Freely: Dedicate time to generating creative ideas without judgment.
Prioritize: Evaluate ideas based on feasibility, alignment with your vision, and impact.
 4. Set Clear Goals
SMART Goals: Make them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term: Break your goals into manageable timeframes.
 5. Create a Roadmap
Action Plan: Define steps for each goal. Break them down into weekly or monthly milestones.
Set Deadlines: Assign timelines to hold yourself accountable.
 6. Equip Yourself
Skills and Knowledge: Identify areas where you need to grow and seek resources like courses, books, or mentors.
Tools: Invest in tools or systems to streamline your workflow and track progress.
 7. Build Momentum Before the New Year
Start Early: Begin working on smaller aspects of your goals now to build excitement and confidence.
Build Habits: Establish routines that align with your goals, like a morning routine or productivity system.
 8. Create Accountability
Find a Buddy or Group: Partner with someone who shares your ambitions or join a community with similar goals.
Check-ins: Schedule regular reviews of your progress to stay on track.
 9. Stay Flexible
Adapt: Be ready to pivot if an idea doesn’t work out as planned.
Embrace Change: Use unexpected challenges as opportunities to refine your approach.
 10. Celebrate Small Wins
Reward Yourself: Recognize progress to stay motivated.
Gratitude Practice: Reflect on the journey and the support you receive.
 Bonus: Focus on Mindset
Positive Outlook: Replace doubts with affirmations.
Resilience: Prepare mentally for setbacks and view them as growth opportunities.
I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Episode 289: Nothing But Poetry

Nothing But Poetry.  I comprised twelve poems for your listening pleasure.1. I stand in Awe of You.2. Unforgettable3. Love by imagination.4. Untitled.5. God's Brilliance.6. Dream 11.7. Your Love.8. Midnight Love.9. Chocolate.10. Basketball.11. A Gift.12. Woman Are a Blessing.I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Episode 288: Poetry ~ Poems and Music

Poetry ~ Poems and Music1. Un-named poem.2. Finding our True Self.Music1. Windy. (Music)2. Poem Unforgettable over music.3. Blue. (Music)4. Bird. (Music)5. Beats Banging Harder (Music)6. Downtown Soul (Music)I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Episode 287: How Will You Know You Have Arrived In Life?

When will you know you have arrived at your destination in life? This is a somewhat vague question that leaves you to fill in the blanks and start to think differently.How will you know you have arrived at your pinnacle of life?Where would you be?  What would life be like for you?Would you dress differently?Would you talk differently?I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Episode 286: Forgiving Ourselves and Others

Forgiving Ourselves and Others.  Forgiving ourselves is not as easy as saying I forgive myself or others.  It’s not like flipping a light switch on and off.  Forgiveness is a profound and complex act involving emotional, psychological, and sometimes even physical processes.  It’s about releasing the feelings and emotions, anger, resentment, and pain, to the experience and letting go of the stigma and negativity attached to that experience. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Episode 285: The Precious Moments of Time

Precious Moments of Time. Time is one of the most precious assets we have. It’s finite, non-renewable, and, unlike most resources, impossible to earn back once it's spent. While we can make more money, restore health, and repair relationships, time is the one currency that, once gone, is lost forever. Its value lies in this irreplaceability. Because our time is limited, it serves as a silent, constant reminder of the urgency to use it wisely.  Isn't that amazing?I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Episode 284: Poetry Friday ~ Poems & Music

Poetry Friday ~ Poems & MusicI would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Episode 283: My Ten Minute Rant

My Ten-Minute Rant. My request and I have a question. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Episode 282: Keep A Positive Frame of Mind

Keep A Positive Frame of Mind—the day after the election.I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Episode 281: Pressing Pass The Pain In Life

 Past the Pain: Finding Strength in Life's Toughest Moments" I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.infoYou can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well.Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/