Designing Your Year For 2021 | Dominick Quartuccio

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Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett | Choose FI Media, Inc

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4.8 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 November 2020

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Most people think they're living intentionally — then they realize 80% of their time is spent on things that don't move them forward. Dominick Quartuccio returns to help listeners turn 2020's lessons into fuel for genuine change in 2021. Instead of generic goal-setting, he offers structured reflection exercises to identify what truly mattered in a year that upended everyone's plans. The conversation centers on practical frameworks: reviewing calendars and photos to spot meaningful patterns, acknowledging mental health struggles without shame, and identifying one specific area of life ready for a "level up." Quartuccio distinguishes between drifting through life on autopilot versus making deliberate commitments anchored in presence. Key Topics Introduction of Dominick Quartuccio [00:00:00] Reflecting on Standout Moments of 2020 [00:10:00] Mental Health Discussions [00:30:00] Looking Forward to 2021 [00:39:30] Wrap-Up and Resources [00:51:00] Key Takeaways Reflection Exercises: Identify standout moments from 2020 by reviewing calendars, photo reels, and journals to gain clarity on themes from the past year. [00:11:25] Mental Health Awareness: Acknowledge and learn about personal mental health struggles during the pandemic to foster growth and understanding. [00:30:44] Intentional Goal Setting for 2021: Visualize the potential of 2021 by determining areas in life that are ready for a level up. Recognize the importance of cultivating presence in daily life as a way to enhance relationships and overall well-being. [00:46:10] Action Items Reflect on your standout moments of 2020 to inform your future goals. [00:11:25] Consider what you want to leave behind in 2020 to make space for positive change. [00:32:20] Identify an area of your life for a potential level up in 2021. [00:40:26] Prepare a notebook for reflection exercises as the episode guides you. [00:08:25] Pause the episode to write down standout moments and thoughts. [00:11:25] Identify one major goal you want to pursue in 2021 based on your reflections. [00:40:50] Notable Quotes "Evaluate where you spend your time; 80% doing the unimportant is unsustainable." [00:32:44] "Consider 2021 as your launchpad for extraordinary growth." [00:40:24] "Transform your ambitions from 'should' to 'must' for impactful change." [00:47:30] "Recognize the dangers of drift state; intentionality is crucial." [00:38:07] "Identify one commitment that anchors your year to intentional presence." [00:46:10] Key Concepts Inner Work: Reflective practices focused on personal growth and self-discovery. [00:09:05] Drift State: A state of living where decisions are led by unconscious habits rather than intentional choices. [00:04:06] Related Resources The Great Man Within Podcast [00:51:00] Previous ChooseFI episode with Dominick: Episode 185 - The Psychological Journey to FI [00:18:30]

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0:00.0	All right, everyone, as promised, we are bringing dominant Courteuchio back on the show.
0:04.1	By far, one of our most popular guests, he's actually been on the show twice, one where
0:07.7	we really talked about this idea of the drift state and another episode where we talked
0:12.6	about designing your future.
0:15.0	And those episodes were incredibly popular with the community at large.
0:19.6	People have talked for years now about how it had an impact on their trajectory.
0:23.7	But I think now, you know, 2020, 2021, right now coming on the heels of what has to be
0:29.6	the biggest slap in the face that you could imagine for what you knew was going to happen
0:33.0	in 2020.
0:34.0	I think all of us sometimes feel like we've lost a little bit of agency.
0:37.5	And in this episode, we're going to take a look at what does it look like not to design
0:40.8	the rest of your life, but what about this next year?
0:43.6	How do we bounce back?
0:44.7	Welcome to the ultimate crowdsource personal finance show.
0:47.4	This is Chuseff.
0:48.4	You're listening to Choose Appi Radio.
0:53.6	The blueprint for financial independence lives here.
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1:15.5	be here and taking control of their lives in the pursuit of financial independence.
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