The Courage to Begin Again: When Your Restart Hasn't Gone as Planned
Release Date: 01/26/2026
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info_outlineIf your new year restart hasn't gone as planned, this episode reminds you that starting over with kindness still counts as progress.
What does it really mean to begin again, especially when the beginning has not gone the way you hoped?
January often arrives loud and confident, full of promises, motivation, and pressure to reinvent ourselves overnight. For many of us, the real January is quieter, messier, and far more honest. It is the month where motivation fades, expectations collide with reality, and we begin to question whether we are already behind.
Drawing from personal reflection, turning 51, and the lessons that come with another trip around the sun, Bryan invites listeners to rethink growth, progress, and success. This episode is about the courage it takes to keep showing up, even when progress looks uneven, slow, or invisible.
You will hear reminders that:
- Progress does not require perfection or speed
- Rest is not failure. It is information
- Growth often happens quietly without announcements
- Kindness is a more powerful motivator than shame
If January has left you feeling discouraged, tired, or unsure of yourself, this episode offers a gentle reset. You are not late. You are not broken. You are learning, and learning takes time.
Listen in, take a breath, and remember that becoming more yourself is a lifelong process, not a thirty-day challenge.
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