In this episode I’m talking about something I recently learned about and which gave me a massive a motivation boost, 2026 being the Year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese zodiac.
It’s a rare combination that only comes around every 60 years, and the symbolism behind it is all about movement, courage, bold action and momentum. The idea is that if last year (the Year of the Snake) was about shedding old habits, beliefs and versions of ourselves, then this year is about running forward in the new skin.
Sometimes we spend so much time planning and overthinking that we forget to just go for it. And if the Fire Horse energy is about anything… it’s exactly that. 🐎🔥
I share why this really resonated with me after the year I had in 2025 — from pushing myself into fitness for the first time, to launching this podcast while working full-time, to learning that sometimes you just have to start something before you feel fully ready.
I also talk about a new project I’ve just launched, a cheeky anti-litter campaign in Glasgow called “People Make Glasgow Rubbish. You can follow it here: https://www.instagram.com/peoplemakeglasgowrubbish/?hl=en
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