Ep 62: Choosing Mastery Over New Year’s Resolutions for 2025

The ARTwork of YOU with Lori Gouhin

In this inspiring New Year’s episode, Lori dives deep into the transformative power of mastery and challenges you to make 2025 the year of focused commitment. Forget the overwhelming “new year, new you” mindset, and all the goals and resolutions that go along with it. Instead embrace the journey of deep engagement with one meaningful pursuit. Lori explains how mastery isn’t about perfection or accolades but about showing up consistently, learning through the process, and growing in ways that ripple across every area of your life.

Drawing inspiration from Japanese culture’s concept of shokunin, the path of the craftsman, this episode is packed with insights on the mindset shifts, courage, and resilience needed to truly transform yourself through mastery. Lori shares her personal story of committing to her art career and how that journey reshaped her identity and empowered her coaching practice.

Tune in to discover how choosing depth over distraction can lead to a year of profound growth, fulfillment, and self-discovery.

Episode Highlights:

1. Defining Mastery
   Lori suggests focusing on depth, growth, and the process over perfection or external recognition.

1. The Power of Focused Commitment
   Learn why choosing one meaningful pursuit in 2025 can lead to transformation and reveal untapped potential.

1. Mastery as a Mirror
   Lori shares how her journey in mastering art reflected her strengths, challenges, and habits, ultimately helping her grow in all areas of life.

1. The Courage to Commit
   Explore why mastery requires saying no to distractions, letting go of misaligned pursuits, and embracing vulnerability.

1. Lessons from Japanese Culture
   Discover the concept of shokunin, the craftsman’s path, and how it embodies a devotion to meaningful work.

1. The Ripple Effect of Mastery
   Understand how mastery in one area can positively influence every part of your life, from discipline to creativity to relationships.

1. Is Mastery Right for You?
   Lori shares an exercise to invite you to consider mastering one thing this year.

1. Embracing the Process
   Learn why mastery is never truly finished and how letting go of control and perfection can lead to true growth.

Reflect and Take Action:

What is the one thing you’ll commit to mastering in 2025? Share it with someone who will support you and reflect on how this choice could transform your life. Depth, not distraction, is the key to a truly transformative year.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or on social media! Let’s inspire others to make 2025 their year of mastery.

Thank you for sharing your time with me and remember to show up in your life like the masterpiece you are because YOU are the ARTwork!!!
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