How a buddy system can help you reach your goals

好友系统如何帮助您实现目标

Life Kit

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2025-01-07

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It's easy to set big goals — but will you stick with them? The buddy system can help. In this episode, we talk about how to find an accountability partner and build a lasting, productive relationship. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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  • In college, Mustafa Suleiman started a helpline for young British Muslims.

  • People were just looking to find support.

  • In a language that made sense to them.

  • Today, he's CEO of Microsoft AI, where he's building digital helpers.

  • Think of me as your superpower in.

  • Your pocket, building the future of AI.

  • That's on the TED Radio Hour podcast from npr.

  • You're listening to Life Kit from npr.

  • Hey, everybody, it's Marielle.

  • It's a classic story.

  • We set these big resolutions on New Year's Eve and then drop them by mid January.

  • And this happens throughout the year, too.

  • We have goals, but life and our routines and habits get in the way.

  • One thing that can help is the buddy system.

  • Francisco Ramirez, who lives in New York, kind of intuitively knew he needed this.

  • He has this stuffed animal rabbit that he keeps on his desk.

  • This is Memo.

  • Memo the rabbit.

  • Actually, he calls it Memo the high five rabbit.

  • Because for a while, every time he finished a task, I would give Memo.