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Why Your Life Plan is Failing (And How to Fix It)

525 views · Published 22 September 2014 · 15:41 · Indexed 23 September 2026

Channel: The Urban Monk · 2014 · People & Blogs

Don't let common life plan mistakes derail your progress and prevent you from achieving your goals. This video with Dr. Pedram Shojai and Dr. Sarah Gottfried dives deep into how to avoid critical errors in your personal commitments and cultivate unwavering personal power. You'll discover practical strategies to stay on track, even when life throws unexpected challenges your way.

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Pedram Shojai, the Urban Monk, and Dr. Sarah Gottfried share their personal experiences and wisdom on maintaining commitments, even through illness, travel, and demanding schedules. Learn how modifying your approach, rather than abandoning your goals, can build integrity and create virtuous cycles in your life. They discuss the importance of honoring your word to yourself, emphasizing that consistency, even in a modified form, is key to building personal power. You'll hear how Dr. Shojai adapted his "gong" (daily commitments) while traveling for business, proving that flexibility and intentional adjustment are vital for long-term success. Discover how to identify and overcome the urge to quit when faced with obstacles, and instead, find ways to adapt your plan to fit your real-life circumstances. This conversation will empower you to stop failing at your word and start building a life of mastery and fulfillment.

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