Busy, burned out, and still stuck? If you worked hard in 2025 but didn’t feel like you moved forward, this episode is for you.

In this final episode of the year, we’re breaking down the 10 data-backed shifts we made in our business that proved one thing: doing less — on purpose — creates better results.

This isn’t about hustle. And it’s not about trying harder.

It’s about why inconsistent follow-through, scattered effort, and doing everything alone keep smart solopreneurs stuck and what actually helps you build momentum instead.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why being “busy” is not the same as making progress

• How scattered attention kills consistency (especially on social media)

• Why rest became a strategic decision — not a reward

• What we learned by auditing our time and cutting what didn’t move the needle

• How structure (like Power Hours) made consistency easier

• When letting go of a coach or strategy is the right call

• Why community isn’t a perk — it’s a growth strategy

• How we’re entering 2026 using hypotheses instead of resolutions

If you’re tired of doing all the things…If you know what to do but can’t stay consistent…If you’ve been trying to DIY your way forward and feeling exhausted…

This episode will help you see what actually works and what you can finally stop doing.

🎧 Resources mentioned: Join us for Monday Power Hour — a calm, focused hour to take action and build consistency.

✨ If this episode resonated:What we shared here is the same rhythm we teach inside Mastery Circle — a focused, supportive container for solopreneurs who want consistent progress without burnout, hustle, or doing it alone. If you’re craving structure, accountability, and momentum that actually lasts, this is where it starts.

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Why Doing Less Actually Creates More Results (2025 Reflections)

02:07 – The One-Platform Decision That Changed Our Consistency

05:34 – Half-Day Fridays: How Rest Became a Business Strategy

08:35 – Auditing Our Time: Cutting Work That Didn’t Move the Needle

10:27 – Power Hours, Offer Design, and Building Momentum with Data

17:32 – Letting Go: Firing a Coach and Releasing Strategies That No Longer Fit

23:39 – Community, Experiments, and the 12-Week Hypothesis for 2026

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Jeni Weldon | The Results Sherpa

Jennie Eberts | The Get Sh*t Done Coach

Your New Year goals aren’t failing because you lack discipline.They’re failing because the system is broken.

Every January, solopreneurs fall into the same trap: fresh-start energy, big goals, and zero follow-through by February. In this episode, we’re calling out The January Reset Trap — why motivation fades, why “trying harder” doesn’t work, and why busy doesn’t equal progress.

We break down what’s actually happening when you:

• Start strong and fizzle

• Stay busy but don’t move forward

• Try to DIY your way through goals that need structure and support

And we share a different way to approach 2026 rooted in capacity, clarity, alignment, and real-life systems, not hype or hustle.

You’ll hear:

• Why fresh-start energy collapses without real-life capacity

• How inconsistent follow-through leads to inconsistent income

• Why solopreneurs get stuck in the busy → overwhelmed → stuck cycle

• What it looks like to treat your year like a hypothesis, not a resolution

We also pull back the curtain on the CEO Reset Lab, our 3-day, end-of-year reset where you stop winging it and build a year you can actually live in.

If you’re tired of rewriting the same goals every January and ready for a plan that sticks, this episode is for you.

Episode Chapters

00:00 — Why Your New Year Resolutions Keep Failing

01:50 — Fresh Start Energy vs. Real-Life Capacity

04:12 — The Solopreneur Cycle: Busy, Overwhelmed, and Stuck

05:41 — Why We Built the CEO Reset Lab

06:46 — How the Lab Works: Teach → Do → Reflect → Adjust

10:39 — Your 2026 Hypothesis: A Plan You Can Actually Follow

11:52 — Ready for a Different January? Join the CEO Reset Lab

✨And if you want support, accountability, and a repeatable system for aligned action all year long, get on the waitlist for the next round of Mastery Circle.

🌐 CONNECT WITH US

Mastery Circle is a 14-week accountability container that helps solopreneurs stop spinning their wheels and finally follow through on the goals that matter most.

On LinkedIn:

Mastery Circle

Jeni Weldon | The Results Sherpa

Jennie Eberts | The Get Sh*t Done Coach

Ever notice how one messy day turns into a messy week… and suddenly you’re thinking, “I’ll just start over next Monday”?

In this behind-the-scenes episode, we’re sharing what it actually looks like when we fall out of rhythm and how we get back without scrapping the whole plan.

This isn’t a polished “do it perfectly” conversation.

It’s the real version: messy weeks, missed plans, unexpected curveballs and the simple tools that quietly bring us back.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why inconsistency isn’t a character flaw — it’s usually a missing reset

• How we actually use Power Hours, Top 3s, and planning in real life

• What happens in the “messy middle” when motivation fades

• The beliefs that keep us stuck (busy = productive, perfect = consistent, I should do this alone)

• How tools create evidence, not pressure

• Where to start if everything feels overwhelming

If you’re busy, capable, and tired of starting over this episode will help you return instead of reset.

Episode Chapters

00:00 – The Imperfect Truth Behind Our Tools (and Why We Don’t Use Them Every Day)

01:33 – Our Real Daily Systems: Power Hours, Top 3s, and Reset Rituals

09:14 – Getting Back on Track: Real Examples of Derailment and Recovery

15:38 – The Beliefs That Make Progress Harder (and How We Unlearned Them)

24:57 – The Psychology Behind EARN, Power Hours & Progress Markers

30:56 – Where to Start: The Simplest Way to Build a Sustainable System

👉 If you want a simple way to stop falling off track, join us for a free Monday Power Hour.

It’s focused work time with structure, not pressure — and it’s where most people finally see, “Oh… this actually works.”

RESOURCES

GSD Power Move Hub

EARN Filter

GSD Planner

🌐 CONNECT WITH US

Mastery Circle is a 14-week accountability container that helps solopreneurs stop spinning their wheels and finally follow through on the goals that matter most.

On LinkedIn:

Mastery Circle

Jeni Weldon | The Results Sherpa

Jennie Eberts | The Get Sh*t Done Coach

If you’re already thinking you “didn’t do enough this year” or that you need to sprint through December to earn a clean slate… this episode is going to shut that noise down for good.

Because 2026 isn’t a resolution year.

It’s an experiment year.

We’re trading “New Year, New Me” hype for familiar evidence, simple wins, and a strategy your brain actually recognizes as doable. Reflection isn’t nostalgia—it’s data. And when you show your brain the receipts, confidence stops feeling like a mystery and starts feeling like momentum.

Inside this episode, we walk you through the Awesome Moments method, our Mastery Circle Hex Map, and the science behind why your wins matter more than motivation. If you want 2026 to feel aligned, repeatable, and less like starting from zero, this is your power move.

What we cover:

00:14 – Why Resolutions Don’t Work (and What to Do Instead)

01:04 – The Problem With “New Year, New Me” Motivation

02:56 – Reflection as Data: How to Build Confidence Through Evidence

04:01 – The “Awesome Moments” Method: Collecting Your Wins

05:16 – The Mastery Circle Hex Map Explained

06:11 – Soul Squad, Joy, Security & Growth: The Six Momentum Categories

10:36 – Why These Categories Work: The Science Behind Wins and Dopamine

11:20 – What Happens When You Skip Reflection

12:05 – Your 15-Minute Reflection Ritual for 2026 Planning

12:53 – Jennie & Jeni’s 2025 Awesome Moments

14:34 – Your Turn: Identify One Moment That Proves You Grew

🌟If you’re ready to build 2026 on evidence instead of vibes and anxiety, join us inside the CEO Reset Lab happening at the end of December. It’s your three-day reset to reflect, anchor, and design a year you can actually follow through on.

✨And if you want support, accountability, and a repeatable system for aligned action all year long, get on the waitlist for the next round of Mastery Circle.

RESOURCES

Mastery Circle Hex Map

Episode 3: Confessions Of The “I Swear I’ll Start Monday” Crew

🌐 CONNECT WITH US

Mastery Circle is a 14-week accountability container that helps solopreneurs stop spinning their wheels and finally follow through on the goals that matter most.

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Jeni Weldon | The Results Sherpa

Jennie Eberts | The Get Sh*t Done Coach

If busyness actually created success, most solopreneurs would be millionaires by now.

Instead, we’re exhausted, overextended, and wondering why checking 47 boxes a day isn’t moving anything forward.

It’s time to delete the noise and get back to what actually drives results.

In this episode, we walk you through the 5 things you must delete from your to-do list if you want more progress, more clarity, and more aligned action—without adding more work to your plate.

These shifts come straight from real conversations inside Mastery Circle and the lived experience of two recovering overachievers who know exactly what “efficient and exhausted” feels like.

What we cover in this episode:

• Why “busy” is a bypass, not a business strategy

• How to delete the “shoulds” that drain your focus

• The simple shift that turns any vague task into a result-driven action

• Why constant email + social checking destroys your momentum

• How the “burrito problem” keeps you stuck (and how to fix it)

• Why your Someday list is killing your confidence

• A bonus planning habit that changes everything

CHAPTERS

00:00 Why “Busy” Isn’t a Badge of Honor

01:21 The 5 Things You Must Delete from Your To-Do List

02:00 Delete #1: Stop “Shoulding” On Yourself

05:25 Delete #2: Tasks Without a Clear Result

10:27 Delete #3: Reaction Mode (Constant Email + Social Checking)

14:35 Delete #4: The Burrito Problem (Projects Disguised as Tasks)

17:49 Delete #5: The Someday Items Holding You Back

21:10 Bonus Tip: Plan Tomorrow Today

23:55   The Real Measure of Success (Not Boxes Checked) 

24:52  Your 3 Quick Wins for Today

If you’re ready to stop chasing busy and start creating results, this episode will show you exactly where to start.

💜 And when you're ready for support, structure, and accountability without the grind, join us inside Power Hour Club—where plans turn into progress.

RESOURCES

EARN Filter

GSD Planner

🌐 CONNECT WITH US

Mastery Circle is a 14-week accountability container that helps solopreneurs stop spinning their wheels and finally follow through on the goals that matter most.

On LinkedIn:

Mastery Circle

Jeni Weldon | The Results Sherpa

Jennie Eberts | The Get Sh*t Done Coach

If you feel like you’re always working but not actually getting anywhere, this episode is your reset.

We’re breaking down the reflection process we use inside Mastery Circle to help coaches, consultants, and solopreneurs see real progress without burning out.

Every four weeks, we pause—not to judge ourselves, but to understand what’s working, what’s not, and where we need to realign with our Focus Goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to spot the micro-shifts that matter, celebrate progress without comparison, and use gratitude to calm your nervous system so you can make clearer decisions and build sustainable momentum.

Reflection isn’t a performance review. It’s the breathing room your business needs to grow.

Here’s what we dig into:

• How to identify meaningful progress (even when the results aren’t showing yet)

• Why comparison stalls growth and how to break the cycle

• The gratitude practice that strengthens consistency and self-trust

• How reflection turns effort into momentum

If you're ready to stop grinding and start growing, this conversation will help you slow down, notice your wins, and reset your path forward with clarity and confidence.

💜 Want more support staying focused and consistent?

Join us for Power Hour Monday.

CHAPTERS

0:00 – Welcome to Reflection Week: Why Growth Needs a Pause

1:11 – What Reflection Really Looks Like in Your Business

2:00 – 1️⃣ Look for the Shift, Not the Finish Line

4:54 – 2️⃣ Celebrate Without Comparison

8:32 – 3️⃣ Anchor Gratitude in the Details

12:26 – You’re Not Behind, You’re Becoming

🌐 CONNECT WITH US

Mastery Circle is a 14-week accountability container that helps solopreneurs stop spinning their wheels and finally follow through on the goals that matter most.

On LinkedIn:

Mastery Circle

Jeni Weldon | The Results Sherpa

Jennie Eberts | The Get Sh*t Done Coach

If you’ve been living in “Someday-ville” — Someday I’ll launch that program, Someday I’ll get consistent, Someday everything will finally click — this episode is your exit ramp.

You don’t need more motivation. You need directions.
And weekly progress markers are exactly that: your GPS out of Someday.

In this episode, Jeni and Jennie break down how progress markers turn big, vague goals into specific weekly actions you can actually finish. You’ll learn how to choose the next clear step, measure real movement, and build consistency without burning yourself out.

Inside, we dig into:

• The 3 rules for setting weekly markers that actually work
• Why small wins fuel motivation (and the science behind it)
• How progress markers create a built-in feedback loop for growth
• The most common mistakes that keep solopreneurs stuck
  

If your weeks feel busy but not productive — or you keep rewriting the same to-dos without getting closer to your goals — this episode will change how you work.

To put this into practice, join a free Monday Power Hour and get weekly support, structure, and focused time to move your goals forward.

CHAPTERS

01:16 - From Vision to Action: The 12-Week Roadmap

02:17 -    Weekly Progress Markers: Your GPS out of Someday

05:07 - 3 Rules for Weekly Progress Markers

07:55 - The Science of Small Wins

09:23 - Beyond the Checklist: Build a Feedback Loop

13:12 - Make It Yours, Not Theirs 16:55 - 4 Common Progress Marker Mistakes

22:48 - Your Sign to Hit the Road

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Episode 1: SMART Goals Are BS (And What to Do Instead)

🌐 CONNECT WITH US

Mastery Circle is a 14-week accountability container that helps solopreneurs stop spinning their wheels and finally follow through on the goals that matter most.

On LinkedIn:

Mastery Circle

Jeni Weldon | The Results Sherpa

Jennie Eberts | The Get Sh*t Done Coach

Ever tell yourself, “I’ll start Monday”… and then don’t? 😅

You’re not broken—you’re just relying on motivation, the world’s flakiest accountability partner. Let’s talk about what actually works instead.

Jeni (the Results Sherpa) and Jennie (the Get Sh*t Done Coach) get real about why motivation keeps ghosting you and how Power Hours create the structure, community, and consistency that fuel real progress.

You’ll learn:

• Why willpower fades faster than your Sunday-night enthusiasm
• The simple structure that keeps you showing up (even when you don’t feel like it)
• Real stories from clients who turned “someday” into DONE
• How Power Hours became the secret engine for mastery

💪 READY TO TEST IT FOR YOURSELF?

Join the FREE Monday Power Hour and experience the shift firsthand.

CHAPTERS

03:00 – Motivation: The Flakiest Friend You’ve Got

05:49 – Structure Beats Willpower Every Time

08:42 – Power Hours: The Fix for “I Don’t Feel Like It”

10:34 – Why It Works (Even for Introverts)

12:38 – How Power Hours Became Our Secret Weapon

15:34 – The Compound Effect of Showing Up

19:48 – Redefining Productivity with “Fun Hours”

22:05 – Protecting Your Dream Time

If you’re tired of waiting for motivation to strike, this is your permission slip to stop starting over every Monday and start showing up with intention, consistency, and results.

🎙️ Keeping it Real with J2 — where we don’t do hustle porn or productivity guilt trips. Just real talk, real tools, and results that actually stick.