Goal Setting 2026

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It’s not just about setting goals—it’s about actually accomplishing them.

In this annual goal-setting episode, Chris breaks down the difference between dreaming and executing, sharing a proven framework for turning goals into real results. From personal and family goals to business, health, and spiritual growth, this episode walks you through how to create habits, build momentum, and stay accountable all year long.

If you’re heading into a new year (or a new season of life) and want a practical, no-fluff approach to winning your goals, this episode is for you.

🔑 Key Topics & Takeaways

• Why most people fail at goals—and how to avoid the common traps
• The power of writing down your goals (and the Harvard study that proves it)
• The 5 rules for goal accomplishing (not just goal setting)
• How to create habits that actually stick using cues, cravings, response, and reward
• Setting non-negotiables and building accountability
• How to structure goals across personal, business, health, and spiritual categories

⏱️ Timecodes

00:00 – Why goal accomplishing matters more than goal setting

02:18 – Reflecting on the year and setting the tone for what’s next

04:10 – Sara Blakely, Spanx, and the power of written goals

06:11 – The 5 rules of goal accomplishing

07:46 – Why goals give focus, action, and inspiration

08:32 – The 3 biggest goal-setting pitfalls

09:31 – Rule #1: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail

10:31 – Rule #2: Reflect on past wins

11:17 – Rule #3: Creating habits that make goals automatic

12:22 – The 4 stages of habit formation (cue, craving, response, reward)

18:18 – Why rewards are critical to long-term success

21:14 – The 4 laws of behavior change

22:21 – Rule #4: Creating goal categories that actually work

29:20 – Identifying non-negotiables and strengthening your “why”

31:57 – Rule #5: Finding the right accountability partner

33:11 – Final recap and challenge for the year ahead

🚀 Take Action

Set the goals. Build the habits. Create the plan.

And most importantly—go accomplish them.

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💬 Comment below with one goal you’re committing to this year

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No zero days. Go crush it. 💥