# 89. The Transformational Practice of Intention Setting (Why It Works When Goals Don't)

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Podcast: [Your Limitless Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-limitless-life-6614049)
Published: 2026-01-17T15:44:00+00:00
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## Resource

We've been taught that if we just set better goals, work harder, and stay disciplined, everything will fall into place. But what if the reason goals don't stick…isn't because you lack motivation—but because you're disconnected from the person you're becoming? In this episode, we're exploring the transformational practice of intention setting—why intentions create sustainable change, how they work on a deeper level than goals, and why this practice is especially powerful during seasons of growth, uncertainty, or reinvention. If you've ever felt discouraged by goal-setting, this episode will help you approach the new year—and your life—in a completely different way. Links: Your Limitless Adventures Group Trips Connect With Me: Instagram: @macs_explore Threads: @macs_exploreaee

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