Rethink New Year’s Resolutions: How to Create Goals You’ll Actually Achieve

As the calendar flips to a new year, entrepreneurs and business owners worldwide feel the pull to create ambitious resolutions. Yet, by February, many of those goals are abandoned, leaving a trail of frustration and unmet potential. It’s not for lack of effort or intention—it’s often because those goals are misaligned with what we truly want. This year, instead of setting resolutions destined to fail, consider adopting The Solvable Problem™, a framework designed to transform lofty ambitions into achievable, step-by-step strategies.

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Why Most Resolutions Fail: Misaligned Goals Lead to Missed Opportunities

Every January, we create lists of what we think we want—higher revenue, more clients, or new ventures. But how often do these resolutions reflect societal pressures instead of our own priorities? This misalignment creates a rift between our actions and our true desires, causing burnout and discouragement.

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The Certainty Framework, a principle within The Solvable Problem™, helps eliminate this disconnect by anchoring your resolutions to your unique definition of success. This begins with distinguishing between core priorities and preference-based priorities. Core priorities encompass non-negotiables like financial stability, debt repayment, or creating reserves. Preference-based priorities, on the other hand, focus on what’s personally meaningful, such as more family time, pursuing a passion project, or building a legacy.

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For instance, imagine you’re an entrepreneur whose goal is to scale your business to $1 million in annual revenue this year. On the surface, it sounds ambitious and inspiring. But when you apply the Certainty Framework, you might realize this target doesn’t align with your personal priorities, such as spending weekends with family or reducing financial risk.

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Instead of blindly pursuing a generic revenue milestone, the Certainty Framework encourages you to create a roadmap that addresses both core and preference-based priorities. If your ultimate desire is to free up five hours a week for your family while maintaining financial stability, the framework helps you create a realistic plan to achieve that. By grounding your resolutions in this approach, you’re not just setting goals—you’re setting goals that matter.

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Clarity is the First Step Toward Certainty

The core of The Solvable Problem™ lies in recognizing that success is deeply personal. Rather than chasing external benchmarks, the framework prompts you to define your unique vision of wealth—whether it’s measured in dollars, time, freedom, or peace of mind.

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For example, consider an entrepreneur who dreams of scaling back to a four-day workweek while maintaining a steady $300,000 in annual revenue. Another may aim to build $1 million in savings within a decade to fund a family legacy project. Both scenarios are equally valid because they reflect individual priorities.

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The power of The Solvable Problem™ is turning these abstract desires into actionable steps by assigning clear dollar values and realistic timelines to each priority. This transforms vague aspirations into precise questions: “Does this opportunity move me closer to what I truly want?” With clarity as your compass, you can focus your energy on decisions that align with your defined path to success.

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Build Habits, Not Lofty Promises

Resolutions often fail because they’re too broad, unrealistic, or disconnected from the daily actions required to achieve them. The Solvable Problem™ framework emphasizes momentum over monumental leaps, advocating for micro-habits—small, consistent actions that compound over time and align directly with your unique priorities.

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For instance, if your Solvable Problem™ is to double your client base within a year, the process begins with clarity and manageable steps. Instead of aiming for a sweeping, resource-heavy marketing overhaul, focus on smaller, deliberate actions that drive tangible results. This could mean:

• Setting aside one hour daily to research and connect with five new prospects.
• Testing and refining a single marketing message rather than launching an entire campaign.
• Simplifying your onboarding process to improve retention and free up time to nurture new leads.

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By focusing on micro-habits, you minimize decision fatigue, allowing you to sustain progress without overloading your mental resources. Research shows that smaller, attainable actions are easier to maintain because they integrate seamlessly into your routine. Over time, these micro-habits create a positive feedback loop: small successes fuel motivation, which leads to sustained effort, resulting in significant long-term progress.

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Rather than fixating on the daunting end result, The Solvable Problem™ encourages you to focus on the incremental wins that build certainty. By shifting the narrative from "perfection" to "progress," you free yourself from the paralysis of trying to do it all at once. Success isn’t about intensity or ambition alone—it’s about the consistency of effort and alignment with your personalized roadmap.

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Start the Year with a Framework for Success

If you’re ready to trade vague resolutions for actionable goals, here’s how to get started:

• Define Your Core Priorities: What are the non-negotiables in your life and business? Examples might include financial independence, debt repayment, or work-life balance. Assign dollar values and timelines to each.
• Identify Preference-Based Priorities: These are the personal goals unique to you—buying a dream home, traveling the world, or mentoring others. Add these to your roadmap.
• Use the Rule of 4: Estimate the total funds needed to support your goals. Multiply your annual expenses by 25 to find your financial independence number. For instance, if your annual expenses are $80,000, multiplying by 25 gives you a target of $2 million in savings to maintain your lifestyle indefinitely.
• Create a Plan: Break down each priority into small, actionable steps. Assign deadlines and focus on progress over perfection.
• Evaluate Regularly: Goals and circumstances evolve. Revisit your Solvable Problem™ periodically to ensure it aligns with your current vision of success. Adjust timelines, dollar values, or even priorities as new information emerges to keep your roadmap relevant.

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By embracing this structured, adaptable approach, you turn resolutions into achievable milestones. The Solvable Problem™ framework equips you with the tools to take confident, intentional steps toward a future defined by clarity and certainty.

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Conclusion

This year, don’t let your resolutions fade into the background. By embracing The Solvable Problem™, you can create a framework that empowers you to define success on your own terms and take meaningful, actionable steps toward it. Whether your goal is financial freedom, more time with family, or scaling your business, the key is clarity and alignment.

To learn more about The Solvable Problem™ framework, order the book today and take the first step toward achieving your goals with certainty.