Welcome to Indie Author Chat, the podcast designed to help you explore the ideas and insights behind today’s most thoughtful nonfiction books. Join host Laura Finch for engaging conversations with independent authors as they share the wisdom and inspiration behind their books—each title carefully curated by Weaving Influence Press.

In this episode, Laura talks with Jobert E. Abueva about the concepts behind his new book, The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention. Inspired by the Roman god Janus, who represents dual perspectives and transitions, his book guides individuals, families, and teams in reaching sustainable goals by reflecting on past experiences and setting realistic, SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives. Abueva highlights how understanding our limitations and learning from the past can empower us to plan better for the future.

During the episode, you’ll learn:

• Why it’s important to set realistic and sustainable goals using the SMART model (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and to understand your own limitations before setting resolutions.
• How to ponder the past and understand your current situation before setting goals.
• Why having Janus's dual perspective of past and future is relevant to modern goal-setting.
• How to balance the challenges of working long hours and prioritize self-care and reflection.
• How taking time to understand your well-being helps you to avoid personal burnout.
• How The Janus Plan provides a shared language for problem-solving and annual planning.

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