- Setting ambitious New Year's resolutions : Leo has set a notably ambitious resolution to create one video daily throughout 2014, which he admits is extremely challenging but aims to try for it regardless.
- Adaptability in goal pursuit : Leo acknowledges that it might not be possible to literally meet the daily goal, so he adjusts his plan to still aim for a total of 365 videos in the year, even if it means sometimes producing more on one day and less on another.
- Value of a daily habit : While adjusting plans, Leo still sees significance in attempting to maintain a daily ritual of creating content, though he missed a day, he doesn't consider it a major setback due to the ambitious nature of his goal.
- Getting back on track as a key opportunity : Leo discusses the importance of resuming progress after a minor failure, using his own example of not shooting a video one day. He stresses resuming immediately rather than focusing on perfection.
- Long-term perspective in goal setting : He emphasizes the importance of thinking long-term and being strategic, adaptable, and forward-thinking. Slipping once should not deter one from their long-term goals, much like a golfer does not quit after a bad stroke.
- Optimalist mindset over perfectionist mindset : Leo encourages adopting an 'optimalist' mindset rather than a perfectionist one. He believes strategic, adaptable thinking helps in continuing to make progress, despite inevitable setbacks.
- Ambition vs. practical outcome : He argues that it is better to set ambitious goals and achieve a substantial part of them, like 90%, rather than setting modest goals and achieving 100%. He relates this to the success of a business or personal fitness goals.
- Risk of aiming for 100% perfection : Leo suggests that aiming for perfection can lead to disappointment and discouragement while aiming for a realistic goal like 90% can lead to satisfaction and continued improvement.
- The danger of quitting : He identifies quitting as the ultimate failure in any endeavor. Consistent effort, even with occasional failings, will lead to improvement over time, whereas quitting halts all progress.
- Continued progress despite setbacks : Leo concludes by inspiring viewers to stay on track with their resolutions, stressing that getting right back on track after veering off course is crucial to long-term success.