Why Your Goals Keep Failing - Dr. Jennifer Dragonette
Thu Feb 05 2026
Why do most resolutions fail by mid-January?
Maybe because we're starting in the wrong place. Before we can sustain any meaningful change, we need to know why we're doing it in the first place.
Dr. Jennifer Dragonette and I dig into the difference between purpose and objectives, and why confusing the two can leave you feeling empty even when you hit your goals. We talk through George Kinder's three questions, a powerful framework that uses time horizons to cut through the noise and reveal what actually matters.
We also explore the unusual eulogy exercise, the permission trap that keeps people stuck even when they have the means to act, and why retirement may be one of the most underrated transitions you'll ever face.
This week, try writing your own eulogy or obituary. Not to be morbid, but to get clear on what you want people to say about how you lived. That clarity can become the foundation for every objective you set.
Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Dragonnette.
Connect with Paul
If you're a family with multiple kids who feel like your money should be working harder but aren't sure where to start, I do complimentary 30-minute financial reviews. Schedule a meeting here.
For resources discussed in this episode, visit tammacapital.com/podcast.
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Resources Featured in This Episode:
Squeezing All The Juice Out Of Retirement
How to Use Emotions as Information
Are You Rich Yet? Why Families Still Struggle to Feel Wealthy
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Why do most resolutions fail by mid-January? Maybe because we're starting in the wrong place. Before we can sustain any meaningful change, we need to know why we're doing it in the first place. Dr. Jennifer Dragonette and I dig into the difference between purpose and objectives, and why confusing the two can leave you feeling empty even when you hit your goals. We talk through George Kinder's three questions, a powerful framework that uses time horizons to cut through the noise and reveal what actually matters. We also explore the unusual eulogy exercise, the permission trap that keeps people stuck even when they have the means to act, and why retirement may be one of the most underrated transitions you'll ever face. This week, try writing your own eulogy or obituary. Not to be morbid, but to get clear on what you want people to say about how you lived. That clarity can become the foundation for every objective you set. Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Dragonnette. Connect with Paul If you're a family with multiple kids who feel like your money should be working harder but aren't sure where to start, I do complimentary 30-minute financial reviews. Schedule a meeting here. For resources discussed in this episode, visit tammacapital.com/podcast. Follow Paul on LinkedIn. Resources Featured in This Episode: Squeezing All The Juice Out Of Retirement How to Use Emotions as Information Are You Rich Yet? Why Families Still Struggle to Feel Wealthy