29 Dec 2025 · 2 h 28 min
Books from Chris Williamson
“Chris Williamson: If You Don't Fix This Now, 2026 Is Already Over!”
5 books mentioned
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The conversation
Chris Williamson, host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, discusses goal-setting strategies, the psychology of procrastination, and common dating mistakes. The episode explores why resolutions often fail and offers a single question to make 2026 a breakout year.
Talking points
- Effective New Year's resolutions and subtraction
- Deferred life hypothesis and Mexican fisherman parable
- Hidden versus observable success metrics
- High-ROI habits and productivity dysmorphia
- Two main causes of procrastination
- Paradox of choice and embracing uncertainty
- Psychological stability in relationships
- Focusing on one or two big goals