{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Your 'Word for the Year' Fails: And How to Choose One That Changes Everything","description":"Most people choose a word for the year based on what they want to achieve, acquire, or accomplish. But that's not how transformation works.  In this episode, I'm sharing why your word of the year should be about who you're becoming, not what you want to get. It's a practice in identity, not goals. A call toward the woman you're evolving into. not a to-do list disguised as intention-setting.  I'll walk you through:  Why choosing a word based on outcomes keep you stuck in the same patterns  The difference between a word that motivates and a word that transforms  My own experience choosing 'selfish' as my word in 2020 - what it taught me, how it challenged me, and why it was exactly what I needed  How to choose a word that serves your evolution (not just your ambition)  This isn't about New Year's resolutions or vision boards. It's about claiming who you're becoming and letting that guide everything else.  WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:  I'm now posting full video episodes on YouTube! If you prefer to warch rather than listen, head over to my channel and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  The Selfish Year - available everywhere books are sold, or click here  CONNECT WITH ME:  Substack: The Selfish Gospel weekly essays  Book: The Selfish Year  Instagram  LET'S TALK:  What's your word for 2026? Drop me a message on Instagram or YouTube.  SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:  If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave a review, on Spotify or Apple. It helps others find the show.  Thanks for listening. Now go choose your word, and let it choose you back.  ","author_name":"The Selfish Woman","author_url":"https:\/\/www.valeriejones.ca","html":"