Czy masz odwagę, by rzucić wszystko i zacząć od nowa? Jacek Walkiewicz [2026]

Summary

Jacek Walkiewicz and the interviewer discuss how to make a new year genuinely different—not by relying on resolutions or dramatic reinvention, but through small changes, deliberate choices, and greater openness to experience.

Walkiewicz says courage does not mean being free of fear. It means acting despite fear and accepting responsibility for the consequences. Looking back, he sees major changes in his life as the result of decisions made without certainty. At the same time, he cautions that change is not always necessary; stability can be a valid choice. The useful question is whether your current life is right for you.

The conversation also emphasizes that life is unpredictable and cannot be fully controlled. Rather than overanalyzing every possibility, people can choose a direction, take the next step, and adjust as circumstances change. Relationships, time spent with loved ones, curiosity, and fully experiencing everyday moments are presented as central to a fulfilling life.

Key Strategies and Takeaways

• Act before analysis becomes avoidance. Make a decision and take a practical first step instead of waiting for perfect certainty. Fear can be present while you act.
• Start with small changes. A new year does not require a complete overhaul. Try a modest experiment, such as changing a routine, taking a different route, or approaching a familiar situation differently.
• Build habits rather than relying on motivation. Much of daily life runs on autopilot. Small, repeated actions are more likely to last than resolutions powered by temporary enthusiasm.
• Unlearn what no longer serves you. Reconsider inherited beliefs, labels, and habits, including assumptions about what you can do or how you must behave. Keep beliefs that genuinely feel like yours and let go of those that do not.
• Loosen the need for control. Delegate where possible, cooperate with others, and be willing to trust their abilities. The conversation applies this to working with both people and technology.
• Be present in ordinary moments. Give your attention to what you are doing now—whether talking with someone, drinking coffee, or spending time with family—instead of mentally rushing to the next task.
• Make room for relationships. Protect time for children, parents, friends, and yourself. Meaningful relationships and mutual support contribute greatly to wellbeing.
• Support people without taking over their choices. Respond with curiosity and encouragement rather than immediately judging or predicting failure. Walkiewicz offers “Aha” as a way to pause and respond openly.
• Seek new perspectives. Spend time with people outside your usual circle, ask questions, and listen carefully. New conversations can challenge assumptions and reveal possibilities.
• Use reflection and storytelling. Notice what happens in your life, keep a diary if useful, and tell your stories. Reflecting on and sharing experiences can help you make sense of them.
• Choose a direction, not a rigid script. A guiding direction—or “vector”—can be more flexible than a fixed goal. Move toward what matters while allowing the route to change.
• Treat difficult situations as manageable where possible. Mentally considering likely outcomes can help reduce anxiety. Walkiewicz also reframes some hard experiences as stories that may later carry meaning.
• Protect time for rest. Walkiewicz describes blocking out vacation weeks before work fills the calendar. The broader principle is to deliberately reserve time for rest and relationships.
• Notice and appreciate everyday achievements. Confidence can grow by recognizing what you have already managed, including ordinary abilities and accomplishments that are easy to take for granted.
• Choose what deserves your energy. Not every disagreement or inconvenience needs to become a battle. Consider whether defending a position is worth the cost, and focus on what you can influence.
• Do not measure life only by outcomes. Dreams and projects may turn out differently than expected, but the effort, experiences, and relationships along the way can still be valuable.

Presenters and Sources

• Jacek Walkiewicz — Guest; speaker and psychologist, as introduced in the conversation.
• Host/interviewer — From Zaprojektuj Swoje Życie (“Design Your Life”); addressed as Maciej in the subtitles, though his surname is not clearly identified.
• Works and people mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear, Die with Zero by Bill Perkins, and Jacek Walkiewicz’s lectures and books. The conversation also refers to Professor Władysław Bartoszewski and includes anecdotes attributed to Einstein.