How Seb Terry’s “100 Things” List Changed Lives: Goal Setting, Kindness, and the Science of Happiness
Download MP3In this episode of the MGMA Podcast, Seb Terry discusses how he turned a personal list of 100 life goals into a global movement. He explains the science of goal setting, the importance of kindness in achieving results, and practical strategies busy professionals can use to find purpose and satisfaction in both work and life. Hosted by Daniel Williams.
Key Timestamped Moments:
- 04:38 – Seb’s turning point: From drifting to defining a life of purpose
- 06:38 – The science of goal setting and why most people fail (and how to succeed)
- 13:00 – The most meaningful item Seb ever checked off his list
- 15:01 – How “100 Things” became a global movement and inspired others
- 17:01 – Advice for overwhelmed professionals: Micro-steps and self-kindness
- 19:17 – How kindness and connection drive real achievement
Resources & Links:
- Seb Terry’s 100 Things Movement: https://100things.com/
- MGMA Leaders Conference: https://mgma.com/leaders
- “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying” by Bronnie Ware: https://bronnieware.com/regrets-of-the-dying/
- Seb Terry’s Book “100 Things: What’s on Your List?”: https://www.amazon.com/100-Things-Whats-Your-List/dp/0733626823
- Seb Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebterry/
- Seb Terry’s Keynote Speaking: https://sebterry.com/
- The Castle (Australian film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118826/
- Chopper (Australian film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0221073/
- MGMA Podcast: https://www.mgma.com/podcasts
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