Use Your BRAIN for a Breakthrough Year (S12E15)

In this episode of The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast, Dr. Warren walks listeners through actionable steps to prepare for 2025, equipping them with the tools to make it their best year yet—regardless of the challenges they may face. The key lies in adopting the mindset of a self-brain surgeon, taking control of your thoughts, habits, and disciplines to create lasting change.

Chapters

0:16 Introduction to 2025

9:53 The Power of Self-Brain Surgery

17:16 Winners vs. Losers

26:12 Personal Story and Lessons

33:23 Setting Goals for 2025

43:26 The Framework of Brain Goals

55:39 Embracing Change and Growth

59:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

Click here for the transcript

Key Themes and Takeaways:

1. What Is Self-Brain Surgery?
2. The Power of Perspective
3. Mindset for Winners
4. Setting Brain Goals (Bold, Relevant, Actionable, Important, Nurturing)
5. Journaling and Tracking Progress
6. Personal Stories and Faith Integration
7. Practical Application
8. Reflection and Call to Action:

• Reflect on how past mindsets or external focus have held them back.
• Begin crafting BRAIN goals that align with their mission and values.
• Embrace the tools of self-brain surgery to change their minds and their lives, starting today.

Resources and Links:

• Acres of Diamonds by Jentezen Franklin
• Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott
• 10% Happier by Dan Harris
• Click here for the computer-generated transcript of this episode
• Journaling is a helpful tool to specifically lay out your BRAIN goals, the action steps you need to reach them, and keep track of your progress. I use this PRODUCTIVE WEEKS planner* to map out my projects, podcasts, and books. I used it every day in 2024 as I sketched out and wrote my upcoming book, The Self-Brain Surgery Handbook.
• I’ve created a free BRAIN Goals™ Guide for you! Click here to download the guide. It will help you align your mindset to your mission and set goals to make 2025 your best year yet!