{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/695d2f7bcff5303b49fe177f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What Kind of Goals Should You Set in an AI-Powered World?","description":"<p>In this solo episode of <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing</em>, I’m diving into something that’s been on every entrepreneur’s mind this year: <strong>do goals still matter in 2026?</strong> The world is changing fast, and with the rise of AI, shifting priorities, and burnout creeping in, it’s easy to lose sight of your direction.</p><p><br></p><p>But here’s the truth: <strong>goals still matter—when you know how to set them right</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll share how to:</p><ul><li>Get crystal-clear on your <strong>directional goals</strong></li><li>Push through the doubt that creeps in</li><li>Recommit to goals that align with who you are (not just what everyone else is doing)</li><li>Use the momentum of Q1 to build sustainable progress—not just productivity</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Uncertainty of Goal Setting</p><p>00:38 Welcome to Rocky Mountain Marketing</p><p>01:08 The Reality of Goal Setting in 2026</p><p>04:29 The Importance of Writing Down Goals</p><p>09:33 Setting Directional Goals</p><p>10:34 Marketing Goals for 2026</p><p>11:39 Behavior Goals: The Key to Consistency</p><p>14:23 The Role of AI in Achieving Goals</p><p>20:28 Final Thoughts: Protecting Your Time and Staying Focused</p><p>21:54 Conclusion and Call to Action</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re looking to reclaim your <strong>focus</strong>, strengthen your <strong>strategy</strong>, and finally commit to what matters this year, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Let’s reset your strategy for 2026 and start taking aligned action—together.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social &amp; Podcasting:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://yournextstep.agency/</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}