By the second week of January, most people are already drifting off track.

In this episode, Paul Bassett explains why fitness goals so often stall early in the year, not because people lack motivation, but because they get stuck in research, hesitation, and overthinking. Drawing on daily experience coaching busy professionals, Paul breaks down why action matters more than perfect planning, and how small decisions create momentum that carries you beyond January.

This episode is a practical reminder that progress comes from commitment, not endless consideration. 

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why most fitness goals die in the “thinking about it” phase

• How over-researching creates paralysis

• Why action builds confidence, not the other way around

• The role of accountability and “skin in the game”

• How small commitments prevent January burnout

• Why joining something imperfect beats waiting for perfect

• How to avoid becoming another January casualty

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Who This Episode Is For:

• Anyone struggling to stay consistent in January

• People stuck comparing gyms, plans, or programmes

• Busy professionals afraid of committing and failing

• Those who have restarted fitness goals year after year

• Anyone wanting momentum instead of motivation

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About the Show

Beast of Burden is a weekly podcast hosted by Paul Bassett, founder of Hounds of Health in Wandsworth, London. The show explores strength, fitness, mindset, and accountability for busy people who want real-world results.

Each episode is grounded in hands-on coaching experience rather than theory or trends.

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Connect & Learn More

To learn more about coaching with Hounds of Health or to take action:

Website: https://www.houndsofhealth.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houndsofhealth

Enquiries: [email protected]