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Good Life Project · July 16, 2026 · 53m 45s

Midyear Wake-Up Call | Part 2

Host Jonathan Fields argues that detailed plans keep us stuck, offering the alternative of a 'move' — a small, imperfect action taken immediately. He draws on Peter Gollwitzer's research on implementation intentions and the psychology of fresh starts to explain why the middle of the year is an overlooked opportunity for change. The episode provides concrete frameworks to turn intention into action, including a five-step sequence that listeners complete before the episode ends. It’s aimed at anyone who spent the first half of the year meaning to change but never started.

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Peter Gollwitzer’s research shows that specifying when, where, and how you will act turns vague intentions into concrete, resilient actions.
Jonathan highlights the middle of the year as one of the most powerful fresh start landmarks, yet almost nobody uses it.

Highlights

Why Plans Fail (It’s Not You)
The flaw in most plans is not a lack of willpower but the way plans are constructed, which assumes ideal conditions.
The Four Traps That Turn a Move Back Into a Plan
Jonathan identifies four specific traps that cause someone to unintentionally revert an action-oriented move into a passive plan.
The Five-Step Move Sequence
The episode concludes with a specific five-step process that turns intention into a concrete move.
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