It’s a new year, and that means new goals! Cody and Justin share their top tips and tricks to help you set yourself up for success in 2026.
The guys are already hitting the ground running with their 2026 goals:
Don’t forget to share your goals with us in the Facebook Group.
To kick off the episode, the guys break down how the methods they’ve used to successfully meet their goals, which include:
Tracking is Key
“What gets measured, gets managed.”You need to know how you’re doing currently to improveFor finance, use apps like YNAB, Monarch Money, or a spreadsheetFor fitness, use apps like MFP, TrainHeroic, etc.For any goal you want to actually reach, there needs to be trackingInputs vs. Outputs
“I’m going to invest $1,000 every month” vs “I’m going to increase my net worth by $25K”“I’m going to work out 5x per week” vs “I’m going to lose 20 pounds.”Accountability
Join online groups or local groupsGroups that have people ahead of where you currently are are a big bonusShare milestones/goals with friendsKeep talking about it to the point where you’d be embarrassed if you didn’t finishSet punishments and rewards for your actionsGoal Sizing
Goals shouldn’t be so big that they paralyze youThey also shouldn’t be so easy that you hit them without much effortA “good” goal should require quite a bit of effort, but still be possibleIf you hit your goal too early in the year, you may lose steam (you can always level up your goal, too; it’s just important to know your personality)A / B GoalsMany runners/athletes in competition have an A and a B goal, maybe even a C goal. A -> The stars align perfectly, you can see a path to it, you’re putting in the work, but it’s a reachB -> Fairly confident, little room for error, still can be very proud of the outcomeC-> as within your control as possible, room for error, a backstop to avoid just giving up if your more aggressive goal failsBecoming a person who ____
“I’m the type of person who saves 50% of my income.”“I’m the type of person who runs marathons.”“I’m the type of person who volunteers.”Let go of the fear of failure by playing the tape forward
If you can look yourself in the mirror and be proud of your effort, what is really the biggest drawback to you trying and failing?Celebrate the wins along the way
Maybe your goal is a 10k this yearCelebrate your first 5-mile runCelebrate your new 5k PRCody and Justin’s 2026 Goals!
Here’s a sneak peek into the goals we shared publicly in this episode:
Cody’s Goals:
Fewer decisions driven by moneyMake decisions bc I want to do them (regardless of money)More regular fitness challengesIronman, Hyrox, 100k steps, etcSpontaneous adventuresAlways discovering and exploring new places (even at home)Book launchGoal is April/May release, podcast tour, book tour, etcGold City VenturesNail down an ad strategy, continue to grow businessReal estateKeep running existing properties, only “buying” new properties via syndication. Scaling back a bit feels goodJustin’s Goals:
Run a Marathon in December (CIM)A goal -> sub 3:15B goal -> sub 3:30C goal -> sub 4hrNew PRs5k / 10k / half marathon / DeadliftHyrox Double with LeslieLead a group fitness-focused tripA goal -> 12+ person internationalB goal -> any number domesticC goal -> any number in AustinBuild Fitness CommunityHost 6+ in-person fitness meetupsDesign 12 12-week beginner Hyrox guidePost weekly fostering communityThis goal is in support of the fitness trip goalHang out with at least one friend every week we’re in AustinRun the greatest number of annual miles of my lifeA goal -> Avg 30 miles per week post Achilles rehabB goal -> Avg 25 miles per week post Achilles rehabC goal -> Avg 20 miles per week post Achilles rehabFinish House Remodel in MississippiA Goal – Full remodel, landscaped, short-term rentalB Goal – Full remodel, long-term tenantC Goal – Liveable for personal useComplete another amazing multi-month International trip with LeslieBuild out RecipesA Goal – 50+ fully documented recipes posted on Substack with social postsB Goal – 50 Recipes Designed, 25 documented and posted on SubstackC Goal – 50 Recipes DesignedFinish documenting the 2025 trip on SubstackWe hope you enjoy getting these tried and true methods for hitting your goals.
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Links from the Episode
Spain Fitness RetreatShare Your Goals With UsThe Ultimate FI SpreadsheetYouTube Interview
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