329. AMMA — Crush Goals, Not Excuses: Turn Empty Resolutions Into Results

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

How can you shift from sitting back and letting things unfold to taking charge and guaranteeing success in your practice?

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill unpacks how law firm owners can stop relying on fleeting motivation and instead cultivate an unwavering commitment to their vision. Success doesn’t come by accident — it’s built through intentional long-term planning and execution.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

• How adopting a “Make It Happen” mindset can motivate you by fostering accountability and proactive goal-setting
• The significance of commitment over motivation, emphasizing the need for consistent effort, clear goal-setting, and strategic planning
• Why planning ahead enables you to set achievable goals over an extended timescale, allowing for realistic growth and sustainable success

By defining clear goals and prioritizing consistent progress, you can escape the chaos of daily demands and focus on sustainable growth strategies. Leaders who foster this mindset empower their teams to execute at a higher level, align their daily actions with their vision, and ultimately transform their firms into market leaders.

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Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction

02:16 – Making Things Happen vs. Letting Things Happen

05:34 – Why Lowering Your Goals Leads to Mediocrity

07:15 – How to Make Success Inevitable

09:43 – The Role of Accountability and Clear Metrics

13:47 – Pivoting vs. Staying the Course: How to Decide

18:32 – Balancing Ambition with Realistic Timelines

21:36 – The Power of Long-Term Thinking

22:11 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Links & Resources:

Falcons

Patriots

Bill Perkins

James Clear

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Jay Papasan

The One Thing by Gary Keller and James Papasan

Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy

Ironman

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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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