Brian P Moran

“Have the courage to pursue your dreams in life.”

In this episode, I chat with Brian P Moran about his book The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months. You guessed it – a book about productivity and how to get more done in life. However, it may not be what you’d expect. Brian has worked in this field for years and has created a program that revolves around the concept of setting goals within a 12 week period. According to Brian when we remove the annual, longer-term goals and way of thinking and sticking with a 12-week plan we will get greater results, faster. Brian shares the practices and tips for getting you where you want to go. I am sure you’ll work away with a bunch of value after listening to this interview. Enjoy!

Guest Bio

Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year, has 30 years of expertise as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant and coach. His background as a corporate executive combined with his experience as an entrepreneur positions him with a unique skill set to help individuals and organizations grow and prosper.

Topics of discussion 

• How to improve performance? Execution and implementation.
• 12-month thinking vs. annual thinking.
• Tapping into the long-term vision.
• Creating, preparing and taking action on a 12-week plan.
• Practical tips – tactics vs. concepts, execution, simplicity, and evaluate.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Pray and reflection in the morning.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Enjoy it more. Be outrageously you!

How would you define success? What does success look like to you? 

Living your life in your own way.

If I would serve you your last meal what would you request?

Macaroni and Cheese

What activity gives you the greatest sense of joy? 

Time with my family.

If you could pick one book to pass down to your children or future generations what book would it be? 

The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P Moran

What quote, phrase or message would you text or tweet to everyone in the world?

“Have the courage to pursue your dreams in life.”

Do we all have a Hidden Why, a purpose?

Yes, but most people don’t know what it is. They don’t take the time to discover it.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

It’s everything!!

What do you believe is the underlying motivation behind everything you do? 

To glorify God.

How to connect with Brian 

Check out the 12 week year website here. 

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