If your goals keep fizzling out by February, this episode is your wake-up call. Award-winning author and goal strategist Debra Eckerling joins me to break down the five essential goal-setting shifts Gen X women solopreneurs must make before 2026. We dig into the real drivers of motivation, the role of personal growth in building momentum, and the overlooked power of celebrating small wins along the way.

Deb also explains why traditional SMART goals fall short, how the DEB Method creates clarity you can actually act on, and how intentional networking accelerates every business milestone. If you’re ready to design a year that finally matches the vision in your head, this conversation gives you the tools to do it.

In this episode:
• Why SMART goals fail so many people
• The DEB Method for building a life you actually want
• How to post your goals everywhere (and why it works)
• The science and strategy behind celebrating small wins
• Using networking as a goal-achievement tool
• How directed journaling reveals answers you didn’t know you had
• What it really takes to stay consistent all year long

Connect with Debra Eckerling:
https://TheDEBMethod.com

Full show notes:
https://kandasrodarte.com/301

Chapters:

00:00 Intro & why most people set goals backwards
01:01 The DEB Method explained
07:41 Why SMART goals fail
10:48 Post your goals everywhere
12:52 Celebrate small wins to build motivation
20:44 Mission and motto as your compass
25:16 Directed journaling for clarity
27:55 Track your progress like it matters
32:47 How Deb landed Guy Kawasaki & Brian Tracy
42:30 Deb’s moment of gratitude

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