Living Your Life on Purpose: How to Make 2025 Your Year of Action

As the year comes to a close, many of us reflect on the journey we’ve taken and look ahead with hope and ambition. But reflection without action is incomplete. In this week’s Raise Your BARS Podcast, Al Ruttan and Chris Baker shared their insights on how to take charge of your life, inspired by Chapter 5 of Chris’s book, 10 Steps to Freedom.

Here’s what you need to know to start living your life on purpose:

1. Stop Living by Default

As Les Brown wisely said, “We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance, and truly begin to live our dreams.” Too often, we let life happen to us, becoming passive participants rather than active forces. This episode challenges you to move from default to deliberate living.

2. Overcome Obstacles

Using Simon Sinek's “free bagel” analogy, Al and Chris explored how many people see the obstacles in their way rather than the opportunities. Whether it’s a long line or self-doubt, overcoming challenges requires shifting your perspective to focus on the rewards.

3. Align Decisions with Purpose

Knowing your purpose is essential for making the right decisions. Chris shared how discovering his purpose helped him transition from a successful but unfulfilling career to a life that aligned with his values. The key is to assess every choice: Does it align with your purpose and values? If not, it’s not the right decision.

4. Set Specific Goals

Here’s a shocking statistic: only 15% of people write down their goals in specific, measurable detail. Without clear goals, we drift through life, missing opportunities to grow. Al and Chris encourage you to define your goals across all areas of life—personal, professional, spiritual, and more—and take intentional daily action toward them.

5. Action Over Perfection

It’s easy to get stuck waiting for the “perfect moment” to act. As the hosts reminded us, success comes from taking intentional steps, learning from mistakes, and adjusting your course.

Take the First Step: Join the Goal-Getting Webinar

To help you get started, Al and Chris are offering a free Goal-Getting Webinar on January 4th. This isn’t just another goal-setting seminar—it’s a hands-on experience designed to equip you with the tools you need to thrive in 2025.