In this episode of The Fully booked Photographer the team discuss why New Year's resolutions often fail and how to set goals that stick.   They discuss how most people give up on their resolutions by mid-January because they set unrealistic goals and lack discipline to follow through daily. The hosts debate when the best time is to set goals, with Brad arguing it's better to commit to improvement every day rather than waiting for January 1st. They also discuss how social and travel habits can derail health goals. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to set rules rather than resolutions and use a journal to track progress towards building a successful photography business through lead generation.   In this episode you will hear: Why most New Year's resolutions fail by mid-January How to set realistic goals that can be achieved through daily discipline The best time to set your goals How social habits and travel can undermine your goals Why you should be setting rules instead of resolutions to build commitment The importance of using a journal to track progress towards business goals   For more information about this episode head to https://www.thefullybookedphotographer.com/mifgeal   The Fully Booked Photographer is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts from the Business Success Academy, Ronan Ryle - Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers Of America; Photography-marketing funnel specialist Jonathan Ryle; 7-figure entrepreneur, including a successful 3rd generation photography business, Bradley Bulmer; and published author and successful children’s studio owner in Tampa Jeanine McLeod. Tune in to this show for real-world experience, outside perspective, industry knowledge and mentorship that is usually only accessible to members of BSA’s Photography Marketing Accelerator and listen to the business growth tactics that generate highly targeted leads and bookings for your photography brand. Through this fun, educational, inspirational, innovative and high-energy show, The Fully Booked Photographer aims to share the mission of Creating A Healthier Society Through Photography.