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EPISODE 553 – THE REAL REASON YOUR GOALS AREN’T WORKING – AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD

January 14, 2026 By Taylor Bradford

The Real Reason Your Goals Aren't Working - And So Podcast Episode 553

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  • Welcome to the 553rd episode of the And So… Podcast!! In this episode, I’m rethinking traditional goal setting and walking you through how to choose one bold, measurable target for 2026 — so every move you make actually builds momentum.
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Ditch the vague goals and set one bold, measurable target for your business in 2026. In this episode, I’m breaking down why a single “primary target” creates more clarity, momentum, and results than a list of intentions ever could — and how to actually aim for it.

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INSIDE THIS EPISODE

🖤 Why I’m replacing traditional goals with one bold, measurable primary target for the year
🖤 The difference between a goal and a target — and why it matters for your momentum
🖤 How setting one clear outcome helps cut through overwhelm and decision fatigue
🖤 What it looks like to reverse engineer your SMART goals to hit that target
🖤 Real examples of tangible business targets (and why “just grow” isn’t enough)
🖤 A mindset shift to help you aim with intention — and actually follow through

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