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Sticking to Your Goals - Even When Life Gets in the Way

Season 5, Ep. 6

January is here, but how’s your year starting? In this episode, I share how my plans for 2025 got totally derailed (thanks to an insane cough!) and why it’s the perfect reminder that life happens - and most men fail to stick to their goals.


We dive into:


  • Why most plans fail by February and how to avoid slipping into the rat race.
  • How stress speeds up time and steals your peace.
  • The 3XC Formula (Clarity, Courage, Commitment) and FIRE CODE (Focus, Impact, Relationships, Energy) to help you stay on track.
  • My personal 2025 vision and how I’m taking bold steps to make it happen.


Plus, I share exciting plans for the High Value Man Project in 2025, including our new dedicated platform, events, and how you can join us on this journey.




Key Quotes:


💬 "It’s not about things going wrong—it’s about having a plan that’s big enough to get back on track when life happens."

💬 "Stress makes life speed up. But with a plan, life slows down, and you gain control."

💬 "Clarity is knowing what you want. Courage is taking responsibility. Commitment is showing up when life gets messy."



What You’ll Learn:


  1. Why most men fail to follow through on their goals.
  2. How stress affects time, performance, and your relationships.
  3. The importance of reflecting on 2024 to plan effectively for 2025.
  4. Practical steps to create an environment for success using the 3XC Formula and FIRE CODE.

Ready to Level Up in 2025?

🚀 Join the High Value Man Project: We’re moving off Facebook into our own platform! Founding member bonuses and launch prices available for a limited time.

🔗 Join the pre-launch: https://highvaluemanproject.com/group


🎯 Q1 Planning Session: Happening Monday night inside the High Value Man Inner Circle. Get clarity, set goals, and make 2025 your best year yet.

https://highvaluemanproject.com/event


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