How To Stop Breaking Goals By Week Two with Jobert E. Abueva

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Your resolutions might be failing for a reason that has nothing to do with discipline. We start with the uncomfortable truth that most New Year’s promises dissolve fast, then ask a better question: what if the real issue is the framework we’ve been handed for “new beginnings”?

I’m joined by award-winning author and speaker Jobert E. Abueva, creator of the Janus Plan, to unpack why January 1 can push us into rushed, absolute goals that don’t match real life. We talk about the startling stats behind resolution failure, the way different cultures treat the new year as a time for reflection, and why sustainable goal setting depends on specifics like timing, money realities, and what your lifestyle can actually support.

We also get practical about motivation. Jobert shares the Strava trend that labels the second Tuesday of January “Quitter’s Day,” and we use it to diagnose the common cycle of overdoing it, burning out, and quitting. From fitness routines to savings goals to long-term dreams, we explore how small, realistic steps plus regular check-ins can keep you moving even when work, family, and daily chaos hit.

To close, Jobert offers a powerful reflection tool: “The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly” exercise, a simple way to face what happened last year so you don’t drag the same weight into the next one. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s tired of restarting, and leave a review so more listeners can find a calmer, more sustainable way to begin again.

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