Why do so many people set goals… but fail to follow through?
In this first episode of Breakthrough In-Depth, our two-part series on goal setting, Hayden and Greg unpack the psychology behind why most goals don’t stick, even when we say we’re committed.
This episode focuses specifically on why most goals fail, exploring the psychological reasons goals collapse before we move into the practical tools in Part 2.
Many goals fail not because of a lack of discipline, but because they’re built on borrowed expectations, short-term motivation, or a misalignment with what we truly value.
In this conversation, we explore the difference between chasing goals to avoid pain or seek pleasure, versus pursuing goals that are aligned with your deeper values and long-term purpose.
In this episode you’ll learn:
• Why most goals and New Year’s resolutions fail
• The psychological patterns that cause goals to collapse
• The difference between pain-driven motivation and purpose-driven goals
• How “borrowed goals” or injected values can sabotage your progress
• How your perceived identity shapes your ability to follow through
• The habit framework that makes behaviour change more sustainable
This episode focuses on the psychology behind goal setting. In Part 2, we go deeper into the practical tools, questions, and frameworks you can use to create aligned actions and finally achieve your goals.
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