Show Notes
In this episode, Adrian McDonnell breaks down a science-backed system to help high-performing men set goals they’ll actually achieve — not abandon by February.
Whether you want to lose 10–20kg, drop belly fat, rebuild confidence, or get back to your athletic best, this episode gives you the exact strategy, mindset, and yearly structure to make 2026 the year everything changes. 🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why most men fail their New Year fitness goals How identity-based goals beat motivation and willpower Why outcome goals fail and process goals win How to use High–Low Range Goals to build consistency How to build anchor habits that make success automatic Why bad days aren’t failure — they’re data How to think, behave, and act like the person you want to become Why who you become matters more than what you achieve Why I like 90 day sprints
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