I Dare You Podcast

Why do 92% of New Year's resolutions fail? Because most of us are chasing goals that sound good instead of goals rooted in who we truly are.

In this game-changing episode, I sit down with Chris Bailey—bestselling author of Intentional: How to Finish What You Start—to completely reimagine how we set and achieve our goals.

You'll discover:



Why SMART goals are often less effective than doing nothing at all (yes, really)



The 12 fundamental human values that drive everything you do—and how to identify yours

Why waking up at 4 AM has zero correlation with success (backed by research)

How to know when quitting a goal is actually the smartest move

The "Rule of Three" that will transform your daily productivity

Chris breaks down the science of goal attainment in a way that's practical, tactical, and deeply personal. This isn't about hustle culture or Instagram productivity hacks. It's about aligning your goals with your core values so you actually want to finish what you start.

Chris Bailey is a productivity expert whose work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, and TED. His books have been published in over 40 languages, and his new book Intentional is already a bestseller.

If you're tired of setting goals you never finish, this episode is for you. For your life to be different, your days have to be different.

Plus, grab your FREE Launch Your Dare Planning System at idareyoupod.com—the worksheets based on Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Future Self framework that we used in Episode 206.

If you haven't done the work yet, now's the time. Your Future Self needs you to stop drifting and start leading with intention—not just intensity.

Connect with Chris Bailey:

https://chrisbailey.com

Instagram: @chrisbaileyauth

Connect with Darrin Johnson:

www.idareyoupod.com

Instagram: @idareyoupod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

TikTok: @idareyoupod

2026 is here! Are you already feeling overwhelmed and behind—or are you ready to protect the plan you created and actually live with intention?

In this jam-packed episode, I'm giving you the three powerful moves that will help you turn down the noise and turn up your purpose in 2026. This isn't about hustling harder—it's about hustling on purpose.

You'll discover:

The 5 Why's exercise that reconnects your goals to your deepest values and reignites the spark that's been buried under routine

How to move from constant balance to seasonal focus—the framework that frees high performers from guilt and creates MORE time

Why doing less actually achieves more (and the research that proves constraints unleash creativity, not hinder it)

The 90-Day Reset system that keeps your ambition aligned and your wheels on the road all year long

In the episode, I talk about how to write your Season Statement:

Here's the format: For the next [timeframe], I'm prioritizing [theme] so I can [reason].

Here’s how to write your Clarity Sprint:

Step 1: Write your biggest goal for 2026 in one sentence. Make it concrete. Make it measurable. No fluff.

Step 2: Ask "Why?" five times. With each answer, ask yourself, "Why is that important?"

Step 3: Name the tradeoffs for the next 90 days. What are you willing to give up for this goal? And what are you NOT willing to give up? Be honest. What are you willing to sacrifice to reach it?

Plus, grab your FREE Launch Your Dare Planning System at idareyoupod.com—the worksheets based on Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Future Self framework that we used in Episode 206.

If you haven't done the work yet, now's the time. Your Future Self needs you to stop drifting and start leading with intention—not just intensity.

Connect with Darrin Johnson:

www.idareyoupod.com

Instagram: @idareyoupod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

TikTok: @idareyoupod

Two days left in 2025. Are you beating yourself up about the goals you didn't hit—or are you ready to design the life you actually want in 2026?

In this episode, I'm giving you the blueprint that top 1% performers use to create their future instead of just reacting to whatever life throws at them. This isn't another pep talk—it's a definite plan.

You'll discover:

The 5 powerful questions that will get you crystal clear on what's holding you back from becoming your Future Self

The calendar "cheat code" that will change everything about how you design your 2026 (hint: 90% of people never do this)

Why getting specific with your goals is the only way to make the universe, God, and your network show up for you

The 5-Step Walk It Back exercise to reverse-engineer your dream life

Plus, I'm giving you FREE access to the Launch Your Dare Planning System—two powerful worksheets based on Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Future Self framework. Download them at idareyoupod.com and spend 60-90 minutes doing the work that will change your year.

Your Future Self is waiting. The only question is: are you daring enough to meet them?

I dare you.

Connect with Darrin Johnson:

www.idareyoupod.com

Instagram: @idareyoupod

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDareYouPod

TikTok: @idareyoupod

What if everything you thought made you valuable is about to be replaced by AI? And what if that's the best thing that could happen to you?

In this episode, I sit down with Lawrence Ford—futurist, investor, and author of The World Does(n’t) Need You: The End of Work — Reclaiming Purpose in the Age of AI. Known as the "Shaman of Wall Street" by The Washington Post, Lawrence walks between two worlds: capital and consciousness, Wall Street and wisdom.

This isn't another tech podcast about how AI works. This is about what happens when the knowledge economy collapses, when degrees and credentials no longer guarantee value, and when one out of three jobs could be lost in the next three years. Lawrence calls this the Third Season—that sacred space between breakdown and breakthrough where we're forced to ask: Who am I, and why am I here?

You'll discover:

Why AI is the "new fire" and what that means for your future

How to partner with AI instead of competing against it

The difference between knowledge and wisdom—and why only one matters now

Why your purpose isn't a luxury anymore; it's a mandate

Practical steps to discover your irreplaceable gift

The I Dare You Challenge: Go be you.

If you've been feeling like the ground is shifting beneath you, this conversation will help you understand why—and what to do about it.

Special Offer: Get three exclusive FREE PDFs designed specifically for I Dare You listeners—including the Future Self Blueprint worksheet, a complete book study guide, and a 90-day action plan. Available only until December 31st at www.idareyoupod.com

Connect with Lawrence:

www.lawrenceford.org or consciouscapital.org

What happens when you stop trying to be perfect and just let yourself be?

In this episode, I sit down with actor Matt Drago to talk about his incredible journey bringing the independent film Somewhere in Montana to life—and the lessons he learned along the way about creativity, authenticity, and what it means to truly show up.

Matt is a world-renound actor living in Los Angeles. Best known for his role as Fabian in SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA, he has appeared in a variety of other projects including Disney's Counting Scars viral video, What Would Jesus Do: The Journey Continues, Ridley Scott's Prophets of Science Fiction, and the popular audio drama podcast No Other Way.

He also has his own production company, which is currently in development on its first feature film. Outside of performing, Matt enjoys karate (he is a 4th degree black belt) and is an avid sports fan.

Special Offer: Get three exclusive FREE PDFs designed specifically for I Dare You listeners—including the Back to the Future Blueprint worksheet, a complete book study guide, and a 90-day action plan. Available only until December 31st at www.idareyoupod.com

Connect with Matt:

Instagram: @mattdrago

www.mattdrago.com