#319 - Monday Motivation: "Don't fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today."

Welcome to another short but empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week...

Today, we explore the profound wisdom of Michael Hyatt:

'Don't fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today.'

Here are three key takeaways you can expect from this episode:

1. How reflecting on the past year can motivate meaningful change.
2. Practical steps to take action and overcome the fear of failure.
3. The power of dreaming big, planning small, and starting today.

Take this opportunity to learn how to embrace progress over perfection and make this the year you move closer to your dream life.

Listen in and discover how one small step today can lead to a year of transformation. Imagine looking back a year from now, proud of how far you've come.

As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.    

Have a wonderful week… and remember, it all starts with a dream 💛

Enjoy! 

💛

Dream Life & kikki.K Founder  

SHOW NOTES:

• Come join our FREE Online Workshop - MAKE 2025 YOUR BEST YEAR YET
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• Join my virtual book club GROW for January where we meet weekly on Zoom to discuss and squeeze the learnings from Kristina's best-selling book, Your Dream Life Starts Here. 
• Dream Life Community Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded dreamers.

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TRANSCRIPT:

Hi there, and welcome back to another Monday Morning Motivation episode!

This series is all about starting the week full of possibility, and I’m thrilled to be here with you today. Let’s dive right in with a thought that has the power to shift your mindset for the week, the month, and even the year ahead.

Here’s the quote I want to share with you today:

"Don’t fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today." – Michael Hyatt

Take a moment to let that sink in. Imagine looking back a year from now and realizing nothing has changed—not because change wasn’t possible, but because fear or hesitation held you back. Today, let’s break through that together.

Fear of failure is so common. It keeps us stuck in our comfort zones because the unknown feels risky. But the real risk—the one we should truly worry about—is staying stuck in a life that doesn’t fulfill us or bring us closer to our dreams.

You don’t have to overhaul your entire life in one day to avoid that. Small, meaningful steps can create massive momentum over time. Let me share some ideas on how you can start applying this quote to your life this week:

1. Reflect and reassess.
   Look back at where you were a year ago. What were your biggest dreams and goals then? Have you made progress? If you have, celebrate it! If not, think about what held you back and use that reflection to fuel your motivation for the year ahead.
2. Start small, but start today.
   Change begins with one intentional action. Maybe that’s spending ten minutes journaling about what your dream life looks like. Or perhaps it’s sending that email you’ve been putting off. Progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about momentum.
3. Dream big, plan small.
   Be clear about your dreams, plan for the year, and then break it into small, manageable steps. Ask yourself: what’s one thing you can commit to this week that will bring you closer to your goals?
4. Visualize success, not failure.
   Spend a few minutes each day imagining the version of you who has taken the leap and moved forward. Picture the joy and fulfillment that comes with progress.

If you’re listening to this and thinking, “I want to move forward, but I don’t know where to start,” I invite you to join my Dream Life Coaching Program in 2025. This program is designed to guide you step by step—not just towards dreaming, but towards achieving your dreams. Together, we’ll break through fear, procrastination, and overwhelm.

Imagine if you had started a year ago. How different could your life look today? Don’t let another year pass with your dreams sitting on the shelf. Let’s make them a reality together.

Here’s my challenge for you this week: take one action—no matter how small—that your future self will thank you for. Write it down, commit to it, and follow through.

If you need more support, I’m here for you. Visit yourdreamlifestartshere.com, where you can join my free workshop this Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Can’t make the live session? Don’t worry—register anyway and catch the recording.

Let’s make 2025 our best year yet! That’s my plan, and I’d love to support you in doing the same.

Remember these two things:

1. Progress, not perfection, brings dreams to life.
2. Don’t fear failure—fear staying the same.

Wishing you a wonderful end to 2024 and the best year yet in 2025.

Happy New Year!