2026 New Years Resolutions: The Method That Actually Works
This is a fresh take on new years resolutions. A shift in your mindset, helping you move from obligation to opportunity as you pursue your 2026 goals.
Are you tired of setting New Year's resolutions that fizzle out by February? What if I told you the problem isn't your willpower, it's how you're looking at the finish line?
For years, I avoided goal-setting entirely. I believed goals would trap me, close doors, and limit my potential. But last year, I ran an experiment that completely changed my perspective.
I set just two simple goals—and not only did I crush them, but they became a source of perpetual motivation that surprised even me.
In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift that transformed how I approach achievement and momentum.
You'll discover why most people fail at their resolutions and how to build a roadmap for 2026 that's simple, achievable, and actually exciting to wake up for.
The Problem with Traditional Goal Setting
Most of us avoid setting specific goals because we're afraid of failure. We stay vague with statements like "I want to get healthier" or "I want to be better with money."
But vague goals create vague results, and vague results create zero momentum.
The truth is, you're not lacking capability or discipline. When we feel stuck, it's usually not a character defect, it's a lack of clarity and direction.
Your brain is a heat-seeking missile that wants a target. Without one, it defaults to comfort, safety, or endless scrolling.
A Simple Goal Setting Framework for 2026
1. Two Pillars Only
Stop trying to change everything at once. Pick just two areas of focus—maybe health and finance, or family and creativity. When you limit your focus, you increase your force.
2. Make It Stupidly Simple
Instead of "get a six-pack," try "move my body for 30 minutes, four times a week." Instead of "get rich," aim to "save $50 a week." Simple goals get done. Complex goals get procrastinated.
3. Progress Over Perfection
Your goal is a compass, not a judge. Focus on movement and momentum rather than perfection. If you miss a day, you haven't failed—you've just paused. Resume immediately.
What You'll Learn:
- Why avoiding goals keeps you drifting instead of driving toward what you want
- The psychological shift that turns goals from pressure into permission
- A simple framework for setting achievable targets that create lasting momentum
- How to build consistency without overwhelming your nervous system
- Why starting small gives you permission to think bigger
This isn't about fixing you—it's about focusing you. You already have everything you need to write a remarkable story for 2026.
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