
Episode 128: 3 Things to Implement to Start the Year Right
From Created for This with Danielle Roberts by Danielle Roberts
March 3, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
The episode discusses three strategies to start the year off right, emphasizing decisive action, intentionality, and structure.
Today, we're exploring three strategies you can implement to start your year off on the right foot. Although it's March, remember there's no magic in January 1st — we can start anew at any time. Decisive Action The first key to a successful year is taking decisive action. By making clear decisions and sticking with them, you eliminate the fatigue and overwhelm of indecision. Consider pre-deciding aspects like when you'll work, the times you'll check emails, and the mentors you'll follow this year. For instance, I've decided not to work on Sundays, reserving those for rest and family time. Scheduling email check-ins at specific times also provides boundaries and a sense of freedom. Another valuable tip is to choose a few key mentors to learn from, rather than overwhelming yourself with too many voices. Intentionality Intentionality follows decisive action and is crucial to achieving goals. This means living purposefully in all areas — from your business decisions to parenting and personal faith. In an interview for a previous podcast, I realized that intentional decisions have been pivotal to my success in both life and business. As Christians, we must be anchored in our beliefs…
People in this episode
Host: Danielle Roberts
Topics covered
- strategies
- decisive action
- intentionality
- structure
- goal setting
Keywords
- start the year
- decisive action
- intentionality
- structure
- goal setting
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