STOP WRITING NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS: Build Systems Instead

Most people enter a new year focused on outcomes, rewards, and declarations. Very few prepare for pressure, resistance, uncertainty, or failure, yet those are guaranteed companions of any meaningful progress.

In this episode of Phanie’s Lens, we explore why resolutions collapse, why optimism without preparation is dangerous, and how leaders plan for success by planning for endurance. This is a conversation about systems, failure, discipline, and the mindset required to build something that lasts.

If you’re serious about growth in 2026, not just starting strong, but finishing stable, this episode is for you.

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00:00 – Why New Year Resolutions Keep Failing
02:45 – Outcomes vs Endurance: The Real Imbalance
05:20 – Preparing for Success Without Preparing for Pressure
08:10 – Why Unprepared People Don’t Just Fail — They Quit
11:30 – The Truth About Failure and Leadership
15:10 – Why Avoiding Failure Is a Delusion
18:40 – Why People Abandon Vision Too Quickly
22:30 – Outcomes Without Systems Is Daydreaming
26:15 – Planning Small Steps, Not Just Big Rewards
30:20 – Failure, Adjustment, and Strategic Thinking
34:40 – Planning From A to Z (and Beyond)
38:10 – Why Emotional Planning Doesn’t Work
41:50 – Systems, Contingencies, and Leadership
45:20 – The Difference Between Touching Success and Holding It
48:10 – Final Thoughts on Planning for 2026