Most people don’t fail because their goals are too big.
They fail because their goals are too boring.
There, I said it.
We’ve been trained to choose “reasonable” goals. Tidy goals. Goals that make sense to other people. Goals that fit into boxes, spreadsheets, or the expectations of whoever raised us.
And what happens?
We get bored.
We burn out.
We lose steam after the first week of January.
We quietly abandon the list taped to the fridge.
But here’s the truth no one tells you:
Your life changes when you stop setting goals that look good on paper…
and start setting goals that make you feel alive.
That’s the magic behind messy action, the kind of imperfect, momentum-building actions that pull you out of stagnation and into an actual life worth remembering.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, overwhelmed, or “blah,” keep reading. Your spark is not gone; it just needs oxygen.
Why Traditional Goal Setting Fails Creative, Adventurous Humans
Most planners and goal-setting systems were designed for one type of person:
The already-organized, linear, perfectionist-friendly overachiever.
If that’s not you? You’ll feel broken before February.
You know the drill:
- Color-coded calendars you never look at again
- Habit trackers that mock you
- “SMART goals” that suck the soul out of your dreams
- Productivity hacks that feel like punishment
This isn’t motivation.
It’s managerial oversight… of yourself.
And that system doesn’t work for creative brains, neurospicy minds, multi-passionates, rebels, dreamers, adventurers, and people who need freedom as much as structure.
We need a different approach, one rooted in aliveness, not optimization.
Messy Action: The Antidote to Feeling Stuck
Messy action is simple:
Take the smallest possible step, even if it’s sloppy.
Take the hike.
Make the phone call.
Book the ticket.
Open the notebook.
Google the skill.
Burn the first line.
Say the dream out loud.
Research shows that momentum (not planning) creates motivation.
The more you move, the more you want to move.
Messy action gives you:
- Dopamine hits
- Confidence boosts
- Creative activation
- Direction
- Emotional relief
- A sense of possibility
You become someone who does things, not someone who just talks about them.
Designing a Life That Feels Alive
If you want a life full of energy and meaning, build it on three pillars:
1. Experience more.
Go places. Try things. Add novelty.
Life isn’t lived through your inbox.
2. Reflect often.
Reflection transforms experiences into wisdom.
3. Start before you’re ready.
Readiness is a myth.
Action creates clarity, not the other way around.
This is the exact philosophy inside the Make the Damn Thing Planner, designed for people who want a life richer than routines and more exciting than just “getting through the week.”
Why This Planner Is Different
Most planners tell you to sit down, behave, and be efficient.
This one tells you to:
- take field trips
- plan adventures
- explore new places
- mess things up
- try again
- journal your memories
- build experiences
- stop tolerating a half-lived life
It’s part life coach, part hype buddy, part trail map, part time capsule.
And yes, you still get structure, but structure that fuels your soul, not just your schedule.
Inside you’ll find:
- a Freedom Map
- adventure bucket lists
- monthly intention pages
- weekly adventure prompts
- messy action logs
- field trip journals
- boss-move year-end reviews
It’s the planner you use when you want more from your life than “stay organized.”
This one helps you wake up your entire existence.
Who This Planner Is For
If you’ve ever said:
- “I want to do more with my life.”
- “I wish I had more experiences.”
- “I’m stuck.”
- “I want something to change.”
- “I want to feel excited again.”
This is for you.
If you’re tired of planners you abandon after two weeks, this is for you.
If you want courage, clarity, and adventure woven into your year…
this is absolutely for you.
It’s Time to Make the Damn Thing Happen
Your life is not a waiting room.
The year doesn’t need to be perfect before you begin.
You don’t need to know every step.
You don’t need a personality makeover.
You just need a tool that actually supports the way you think, dream, and live.
The Make the Damn Thing Planner does exactly that.
Get the Planner
Start your next chapter
Do something brave today
Because life is too short for boring goals, and too precious to live on autopilot.
