<description>&lt;p&gt;Most business advice about the new year sounds the same.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Set bigger goals. Push harder. Stay motivated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode doesn’t do that.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the real problem usually isn’t ambition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s follow-through.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hi, I'm &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/-michael-j-fox/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mike Fox,&lt;/a&gt; host of this podcast, "&lt;a href="https://podcast.lonewolfunleashed.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Lone Wolf Unleashed&lt;/a&gt;."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this first episode of 2026, I’m talking about why so many business owners quietly abandon their goals by February and what actually helps progress stick when you’re running things on your own.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re not talking about five-year visions or dramatic pivots.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re talking about systems. Accountability. And the small structural shifts that make execution possible when motivation fades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I walk through a simple three-part accountability system built for solo operators.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Timestamped summary&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Why most goals quietly fail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:20 Friction, habits, and getting started&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:25 The three-part accountability system&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:44 Why running a business alone feels heavier than expected&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:30 Peer pressure that actually helps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:20 Planning vs implementation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:46 What I’m building in 2026 and why&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You might also like...&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out the "Websites Made Simple" podcast with Holly Christie at https://websitesmadesimple.co.uk/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Unleashed by your emails! Subscribe now!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get our insights delivered straight to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Lone Wolf Unleashed - avoid exhaustion, reclaim your time using tools, systems and AI

Mike Fox

The Three Part Accountability System for Achieving Your 2026 Goals

JAN 12, 202614 MIN
Lone Wolf Unleashed - avoid exhaustion, reclaim your time using tools, systems and AI

The Three Part Accountability System for Achieving Your 2026 Goals

JAN 12, 202614 MIN

Description

Most business advice about the new year sounds the same.Set bigger goals. Push harder. Stay motivated.This episode doesn’t do that.Because the real problem usually isn’t ambition.It’s follow-through.Hi, I'm Mike Fox, host of this podcast, "Lone Wolf Unleashed."In this first episode of 2026, I’m talking about why so many business owners quietly abandon their goals by February and what actually helps progress stick when you’re running things on your own.We’re not talking about five-year visions or dramatic pivots.We’re talking about systems. Accountability. And the small structural shifts that make execution possible when motivation fades.I walk through a simple three-part accountability system built for solo operators.Timestamped summary00:00 Why most goals quietly fail02:20 Friction, habits, and getting started03:25 The three-part accountability system04:44 Why running a business alone feels heavier than expected06:30 Peer pressure that actually helps09:20 Planning vs implementation09:46 What I’m building in 2026 and whyMentioned in this episode:You might also like...Check out the "Websites Made Simple" podcast with Holly Christie at https://websitesmadesimple.co.uk/Get Unleashed by your emails! Subscribe now!Get our insights delivered straight to your inbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.