This episode is about starting the year with clarity, by letting go of what no longer fits and building systems that support who you’re becoming. Jay explores why most resolutions fade and explains that real change doesn’t come from wishing harder or relying on motivation, but from aligning your inner world with structures that support the life you want to live.
He shares how unfinished emotional chapters from the past year can quietly sabotage new beginnings, and why consciously closing one season is essential before stepping into the next. By releasing what no longer serves you, you create the mental and emotional space needed to move forward with focus and intention, rather than carrying old weight into a new year.
Instead of fixating on rigid goals, Jay encourages choosing a single word to guide your energy, one that reflects who you’re becoming, not just what you want to achieve. He reframes success as an inside-out process, emphasizing growth over outcomes and systems over wishlists. From designing habits that match your vision to shaping an environment that makes discipline easier, he shows how manifestation becomes practical when your daily actions, calendar, and beliefs are aligned.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to Let Go of What’s Still Holding You Back
How to Focus on Growth Instead of Goals
How to Build Systems That Make Success Inevitable
How to Design Your Environment for Better Habits
How to Work With Fear Instead of Fighting It
How to Become the Person Your Dreams Require
As you step into this next chapter, remember that real change isn’t created in a single moment of motivation, it’s built through small, intentional choices made consistently. You just need to be willing to show up, learn, and keep moving forward even when it feels uncomfortable.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:55 How to Manifest Your Dreams in 2026
02:21 Step #1: End Before You Begin
05:22 Step #2: Choose a Word Not a Goal
06:53 Step #3: Create a System Not a Wishlist
08:47 Step #4: Upgrade Your Environment
11:23 Step #5: Break the All or Nothing Cycle
12:17 Step #6: Use Emotional Visualization
14:27 Step #7: Work with Resistance Not Against It
15:29 Step #8: Build Public Accountability
16:56 Step #9: Use Gratitude as Fuel not Fluff
17:32 Step #10: Become the Kind of Person Your Dream Requires
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