You will fail this year, unless...
Jan 14, 2025
2 weeks of the new year have passed already.
Which will put you in one of 3 camps:
- You’ve been killing it with your new habits and goals
- You haven’t quite got going yet this year, but yours trying.
- You know Christmas is only 345 days ago.
Actually I’ll add in a fourth.
4. You don’t give a fu*k!
But I’m going to guess that because you’re here reading this email,
It’s one of the first two, with a hint of 3.
I’m on a mission this year to help more entrepreneurs and execs than ever before elevate their lives through the medium of health and fitness.
So, with that being said.
Here are 6 things I would avoid doing if I wanted to make this my strongest, healthiest, and happiest yet.
1. Avoid the Perfection Trap
Striving for perfection is one of the fastest ways to sabotage your health and fitness journey.
Waiting for the “perfect” conditions—whether it’s a clear schedule, the ideal gym setup, or flawless nutrition—often leads to procrastination.
Life is unpredictable, especially for entrepreneurs and execs.
So striving for progress, not perfection, is the key.
I want you to focus on consistency over perfection this year.
It’s extremely important that you remember this:
You are the sum of your efforts.
Meaning that if you can hit 80% of your targets most of the time, you’ll see meaningful results without the unnecessary stress of trying to be perfect all the damn time.
Perfect is the enemy of done, and you can’t afford to let that happen with your health.
Done is always better than perfect.
2. Not Having a Crystal-Clear Plan
Without a clear roadmap, you’re essentially guessing your way to success.
For someone juggling demanding schedules, decision fatigue can derail even the best intentions.
How does the old saying go.
“A goal without a plan is just a wish”
You need a plan tailored to your goals, schedule, and lifestyle.
For training: Know what sessions you’ll do, when, and why. Build your workouts around efficient movements that maximise results in less time.
For nutrition: Create a meal structure that aligns with your schedule and energy demands. Prep where possible to minimise decision-making.
For recovery and mindset: Schedule non-negotiable downtime. The clearer your plan, the easier it is to execute.
3. Comparing Your Journey to Others
Social media can be a breeding ground for self-doubt, especially when you’re comparing your progress to filtered snapshots of others’ lives.
Remember, those people don’t have your schedule, stress levels, or responsibilities.
Focus on your own metrics—how you feel, how you perform, and how you’re improving over time.
Your journey is yours alone.
Celebrate small wins, track your personal growth, and recognise that every step forward—no matter how small—is a victory.
4. Letting Travel Ruin Your Progress
Travel often disrupts routines, but it doesn’t have to derail progress.
The key is adaptability.
Pack resistance bands, plan bodyweight workouts, and scout hotels with gyms in advance.
When it comes to nutrition, focus on controlling what you can.
Aim for balanced meals where protein, vegetables, and healthy fats take priority.
Remember, even if some meals are out of your control, it’s the habits you maintain during travel that count.
A 20-minute hotel room workout and mindful meal choices go a long way towards staying consistent.
Travelling is an easy excuse for slacking off with your health and fitness habits.
But, you can't let it get in the way of you and yours goals.
If it's going to be a constant in your life, which it is for the majority of my clients.
Then you need to be adaptable, and most importantly, proactive.
Seek out the best walks, gyms, and places to eat.
If you don't, then travel will derail you.
But only if you let it.
5. Neglecting Protein and Micronutrient Intake
Convenience foods can be an entrepreneurs best friend, but in reality they're destroying your progress.
These foods can often be quite low in protein and essential nutrients, but very high in calories and trans fats.
Neglecting whole, nutritious foods will leave you feeling fatigued, unfocused, and unable to recover properly from training.
So you need to prioritise protein at every meal—no exceptions.
Besides the benefits to your muscles, the impact that protein has on fat loss if huge! It helps keep you full for longer, meaning it's easier to control your caloric intake.
Aim for at least 1.5–2g per kg of body weight daily.
And don’t forget your micronutrients:
Your diet should consist of plenty of fruits, vegetables, and a variety of whole foods so you get the necessary vitamins and minerals your body needs for optimal performance and immune health.
If your schedule makes this difficult, consider high-quality supplementation to fill any gaps.
Personally speaking, I would opt for:
- Magnesium
- A high quality omega-3
- Collagen
Your diet will make or break you.
No matter how hard you train, if your diet is sh*t, your physique will also look sh*t!
6. Not Having Accountability
This one is huge!
Going it alone will get you nowhere in a hurry. Trust me I've been there and got the failed t-shirt.
I want you to think of accountability is your safety net.
It's going to keep you consistent even when life is at its busiest.
Whether it’s a coach, a community, or even a training partner, having someone in your corner ensures you stay on track.
Accountability can often be the difference between turning goals from vague intentions into actionable, achievable results.
Besides the work I do with custom training programs and the education within my program, the main thing my clients pay me for is accountability.
They know that without me here to hold them accountable, the work they need to get done can often fall on deaf ears.
Accountability is huge.
So go and tell a friend what your goals are and make them keep you accountable.
Or if you'd like a more progressional approach, you could hire me as your coach.
So there we have it, six things I want you to avoid doing this year!
Your strongest, healthiest, and happiest year starts with avoiding these pitfalls and focusing on what truly moves the needle forward.
If you can follow through on these I can promise you now that you will have an amazing year.
If however you want to guarantee your best year yet, then...
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Quote for the day
"The quality, not the longevity, of ones life is what's important."
- Martin Luther King Jr
What's the point in living to 100 and spending 30 years in pain?
Sounds like hell to me!
Life is there to be lived, but you can't really do that with a crumbling body.
To truly make the most of what's ahead of you in life, you need excellent health.
Put the work in now, so you can enjoy life later on.
