EP156: Make 2026 the Year You Finally Follow Through with Your Goals

In this Mindset Monday episode of Properties to Profits, I walk you through how I’m approaching my goals for 2026—and more importantly, why so many people never hit theirs. If you’ve ever set goals that looked good on paper but didn’t move the needle, this episode will challenge you to go deeper. I share how to reflect on what worked (and what didn’t) in 2025, how to know if a goal actually matters to you, and the hard truth behind why we often fall short.

This isn’t about writing a fancy list—it’s about becoming the version of yourself who actually does the work. I cover how to separate “options” from “needs,” how to tie goals to identity, and how to build the kind of year where you actually follow through. If you’re serious about growth in 2026, start here .

Episode Timeline

[0:00] Reflecting on 2025 goals—did you miss them, and why?

[1:05] Hitting goals comes down to intention, not just planning

[1:41] Some goals were too easy… or maybe too hard—diagnose both

[2:04] Don’t beat yourself up—get honest instead

[2:42] Are your goals options or needs? That changes everything

[3:18] My personal reflection: business, fatherhood, and impact

[3:55] Writing goals is easy—doing the work is the hard part

[4:18] Goals without daily actions are just wishes

[5:00] Most of my missed goals came down to lack of discipline

[5:21] You can’t fix what you don’t reflect on—own your past year

[5:43] Avoid 30 years of mediocrity by learning from 12 months of mistakes

[6:00] Set goals that challenge you and change you in 2026

[6:24] Wrap 2025 strong—run into 2026 with clarity and conviction

3 Key Takeaways

1. Before setting new goals, get brutally honest about why you missed the old ones.

2. The gap isn’t in knowledge—it’s in consistency and emotional discipline.

3. You don’t need more goals—you need better reasons and better routines.

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