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Chris Williamson: If You Don't Fix This Now, 2026 Is Already Over!

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

2025/12/29
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Are you planning 2026 completely wrong? CHRIS WILLIAMSON, Modern Wisdom host, breaks down goal setting errors, procrastination psychology, stress overload, dating mistakes and the ONE strategy that works! Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom...

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In this reflective and insightful conversation, Chris Williamson explores the psychological and emotional barriers that prevent meaningful progress in life, from goal-setting and procrastination to identity, relationships, and societal influences. Rather than focusing on quick fixes, the discussion dives into the deeper mindset shifts required for lasting change.
05:18
To make 2026 a success, define what would truly matter at the end of the year.
18:07
Fame doesn't fix self-worth, money doesn't bring happiness, and some lessons must be learned through experience.
19:18
Striving leads to a provisional life and inner lack
22:49
Toilet thoughts are underrated compared to shower thoughts
35:46
Delaying caffeine by 90 minutes after waking can prevent the afternoon slump.
39:24
Many don't realize alcohol is blocking their progress until they stop drinking for 90 days.
44:31
Never miss two days in a row to maintain habit momentum
46:38
A 10-minute post-meal walk regulates glucose and improves digestion
51:12
Procrastination is the avoidance of discomfort, as Naval said.
55:50
Real change starts with embarrassingly small steps, like cleaning a room.
1:03:39
Americans want others to succeed so they can benefit too, unlike parts of British culture that resent success.
1:06:13
The UK produces 80% fewer entrepreneurs than the US despite comparable top universities.
1:08:45
A lack of confidence kills more dreams than a lack of skill.
1:31:22
Making parenthood a requirement for K-pop stardom could help reverse South Korea's low birth rate.
1:38:45
Resistance creates friction and suffering; embracing change brings peace.
1:46:31
Real growth means acting despite doubt, not waiting for perfect conditions or support.
1:52:45
Instead of aiming for many things, create a rank-ordered list and narrow it down to one or two goals.
1:53:21
A relationship should feel like a safe harbor, where one is loved for who they are, not what they do.
1:56:30
The most attractiveness-boosting decision is becoming the person your ideal partner would want to date.
2:01:33
Don't mock men who approach you; kindness preserves social initiative
2:11:29
Self-love must accompany ambition to prevent toxic self-hatred from taking over
2:17:19
Happiness is hard to achieve when there's uncertainty
2:22:10
Agency is the most important component of human joy and endeavor

Chapters

Intro
00:00
Choosing a Productive New Year's Resolution
05:18
The Real Thing You Should Be Doing
12:11
The Idea That "I Will Be Enough When..."
19:18
How to Find Success
20:13
The Hidden and Hurtful Metrics of Success
23:22
The Cost of Alcohol on Your Habits
39:24
If You're Not Okay, You Won't Choose Healthy Habits
42:07
The Biggest Learnings to Stay Consistent
46:38
Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, and Anxiety
48:42
The Two Main Reasons for Procrastination
53:24
America and the UK: Differences in Success Approaches
1:00:56
I Wish Britain Celebrated the Success of Its People
1:06:10
Ads
1:07:40
I Never Thought I'd Amounted to Much
1:08:42
How to Know What You Really Want in Life
1:18:19
Modeling What It Means to Be a Good Man
1:33:54
Ads
1:39:08
The Lonely Chapter in Everyone's Life
1:41:10
Problems Are a Feature of Life, Not a Bug
1:47:15
Psychological Stability in a Partner
1:53:19
The Dating World and Finding a Partner
1:55:48
The One Thing That Will Make You More Attractive
1:58:40
Why You Shouldn't Wait for Anything
2:02:30
The Hardest 12 Months of My Life
2:12:22
The Pleasure in Small Things
2:19:12

Transcript

Chris Williamson: Stop taking life so seriously. No one is getting out of this game alive, and in three generations, no one will even remember your name. And if that doesn't give you liberation to just drop your fucking problems for a moment and find some ...