Most people don’t fail at their goals because they lack motivation.
They fail because their identity never changed to match what they wanted to achieve.

In this episode, we’re talking about why 2026 is the year to stop setting goals that rely on willpower and start building goals that are rooted in who you’re becoming.

If you’ve ever set ambitious goals only to fall back into old patterns, this conversation will help you understand what’s actually missing and how to fix it.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The critical difference between achievement goals and identity based goals
• Why achievement goals alone often lead to burnout, inconsistency, and self-doubt
• How identity drives behavior and why that matters more than motivation
• How to use “I’m someone who…” statements to anchor new habits and decisions
• Why becoming the right person matters more than chasing the right outcome

Choose one identity statement for 2026 and start practicing it daily.

Let your actions become evidence of who you’re becoming.

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