Success, May Yeo Silvers notes, begins when you focus on what you can do today and take that first step, no matter how small. In this episode, she shares her straightforward approach to goal-setting and planning for the year ahead. How often do perfectionism or life’s responsibilities stop you in your tracks? May’s insights center on breaking tasks into smaller, doable steps and choosing progress over perfection.

Through a personal story of overcoming health challenges, May highlights the power of small actions to create momentum, showing how shifting focus from what’s out of reach to what’s within your grasp can lead to meaningful progress. Her thoughtful advice and relatable anecdotes inspire listeners to take purposeful action toward their goals while staying rooted in gratitude.

If you’re seeking a clear, grounded way to prepare for 2025, this episode combines practical strategies with a touch of encouragement to help you get started with confidence.

Quotes

 • “The worst thing you can do is to be stuck in perfectionism mode, constantly prepping and not taking any action. When you don’t take action, you don’t have any data to analyze, and you don’t have any outcomes to refine to help you take more steps toward your goal.” (04:26 | May Yeo Silvers)

 • “If you are focusing on either ‘it’s all or nothing,’ you are going to be extremely disappointed in your business and in your life. I know that firsthand, in many aspects of my life. And I’m pretty sure if you look at your life—your kids, if you have children, or your close friends and family—they will share examples with you that it is not all or nothing. This type of ‘all-or-nothing’ living is extremely, extremely dangerous because it puts you in the mindset that you are constantly in prep mode. And when you’re constantly in prep mode, you take no action.” (21:00 | May Yeo Silvers)

 • “Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t do. And the most important thing is to get started.” (30:45 | May Yeo Silvers)

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