Redefining Retirement with Corey Koehler · 2025-12-28 · 50 min
Are you waiting for the "perfect time" to start your side business, lose the weight, or pivot your career? Do you find yourself stuck in "research mode," telling yourself you’ll start on Monday, or worse - January 1st? In this episode, Corey and Mike break down why "preparation" is often just fear in disguise. They discuss the critical difference between Goals (outcomes you can't control) and Intentions (daily actions you can), and why shifting your focus to the latter is the secret to escaping the corporate grind without burning out. If you are a Gen X professional looking to build a "New Life" rather than just a "New Year's Resolution," this conversation is your permission slip to start imperfectly today. In this episode, we cover: The "Preparation Trap": Why we delay starting the things that matter most. Goals vs. Intentions: A framework for building consistency without the pressure of perfection. The 1700-Day Streak: How Corey tracked his way to health (starting in December, not January). Environmental Cues: Simple hacks to make your new habits automatic. The Y2K Panic: A nostalgic look back at why Gen X is so cynical (and resilient).
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