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The No Cry Zone
Welcome to The No Cry Zone - where growth gets real, and excuses go to die. This isn’t a place for whining, wallowing, or waiting around. It’s for people ready to outgrow their excuses, face hard truths, and level up their lives - even when it’s uncomfortable.
Each episode brings sharp clarity, tough love, and a growth mindset that doesn’t flinch. We don’t suppress emotion - we respect it. But we don’t let it run the show. Because this is The No Cry Zone. No excuses. No self-pity. Just growth.
Expect punchy insights, practical mindset shifts, and honest conversations about what it really takes to evolve.
Ready to get out of excuse mode? Hit play.
The No Cry Zone
Holiday Momentum
The holidays don’t ruin momentum.
The story we tell ourselves about the holidays does.
In this episode of The No Cry Zone, Jim Best offers a calm, practical reframe for anyone who wants to enjoy the season without waking up in January feeling foggy, behind, or burdened by regret.
This is not a self-improvement boot camp.
There’s no guilt. No pressure. No “I’ll fix everything later.”
Instead, Jim walks you through how to get lined up for major progress during the holidays—quietly, intelligently, and with self-respect—so January feels like a continuation, not a recovery.
You’ll learn:
- Why the “enjoy the holidays or make progress” choice is false—and costly
- How alignment, not discipline, creates sustainable momentum
- Why January feels heavy for so many people (and how to avoid that trap)
- What to focus on now—mental clarity, direction, steadiness, and self-trust
- Three low-effort decisions that dramatically reduce stress and inner conflict
- Why guilt-free enjoyment actually improves progress
- A simple daily question that preserves momentum without worksheets or strain
If you want positive change that is doable and durable, this episode will help you stay present for the holidays and respectful of the future you’re building.
You don’t need a breakthrough right now.
You don’t need to reinvent yourself.
You just need to stop drifting away from who you already know you’re meant to be.
This is how major progress begins—quietly, calmly, and without crying in January.
Featuring the intro track “Dap Me Back Up” by Brazen Candor
Join Jim for the First Annual New Year’s Evolution Day – December 30
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