Rewiring success: Why habits matter more than dreams
From Dalbir’s Desk
Hey everyone,
I need to start with a confession. I’m a terrible reader.
Truly hopeless. I’ll buy a book with the best intentions, read 20 pages, and then it gathers dust on a shelf of mostly unfinished books.
But recently, my friend Ruby said something that changed everything:
“You struggle to find time for walking, reading, and chores, so why not combine them?”
Lightbulb moment.
I downloaded Rewire Your Mindset by Brian Keane on audiobook, popped in my earbuds, and started listening while folding laundry, running errands, and doing my river walks.
And here’s the wild part, I finished the audiobook and immediately started it again. That’s a first for me.
Keane’s book is a gem. It’s plain spoken, heartfelt, and packed with practical advice and powerful, lived through stories. The Four Quadrants framework — Health, Wealth, Love and Fulfilment reminded me so much of the Four Pillars we use at Santalan. I actually found myself pausing mid fold to reflect on which areas of my life I’d been neglecting. Spoiler alert: there were a few.
What really stayed with me was his take on 100 percent responsibility. Not the guilt tripping kind, but the empowering kind. If I’m responsible for the mess, I’m also responsible for the fix.
This is someone who went from being a primary school teacher to running ultra-marathons through the Sahara. His tools aren’t theory. They’re tested, lived, and proven.
Most personal development books give you insight. This one gives you a rewiring system. From self sabotage to turning failure into feedback, every chapter builds on the last.
One of my favourite lines is, “Tell me what you do every day and I’ll tell you what you’ll be doing in a year.”
It’s a powerful reminder that your future is shaped by your habits, not your dreams.
If you get a moment, give it a listen and let me know what you think.
Also, we’ve just launched a free 28-day Visibility Challenge. You can start any time. Just sign up and see how you get on. It might be the nudge you need.
Momentum starts here
Free Coaching Call Giveaway
To celebrate the Visibility Challenge, I’m giving away two free 45 minute coaching sessions this month.
Want in? Just click the button below and tell me which area of your life you're focused on right now — Personal Brand, Career, Wellbeing, or Relationships.
Entries close on Sunday 15 June.
The next Santalan Retreat is coming!
We’re finalising the dates for our next transformational retreat — and if you’ve been craving space to step away, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters, this is for you.
Think coaching, connection, calm, and clarity — all in a setting designed to support your growth, not your grind.
If you want first access when bookings open, join the waitlist below.
Book spotlight
Rewire Your Mindset
By Brian Keane
This book surprised me in the best way. Practical, honest, and instantly actionable. Whether you're stuck in self-doubt, overwhelmed by habits, or just need a mindset reset — it delivers.
James Clear on the High Performance Podcast
If the idea that your future is built by habits, not dreams, resonated with you this week, this one’s worth a listen.
In this episode, Atomic Habits author James Clear explores how small, consistent choices shape our identity and how to build the life you actually want.
That’s it for now.
If this week’s theme hits home, I’d love to hear from you. And if you know someone who needs a mindset shift or confidence boost, feel free to forward this their way.
Have a great week,
Dalbir