Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 52 minutes ago

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In this episode of the Coach Cody Podcast (2026 New Year Series), Cody and Dez talk about the real reason most goals fall apart: they only work when life is going perfectly.

We break down the difference between outcome goals (lose X pounds, hit a PR by a deadline, “be consistent forever”) and survival goals (the minimum you can do when your week goes sideways). Because the truth is: most people don’t quit because they don’t care — they quit because they don’t have a Plan B.

You’ll learn:
• Why outcome goals feel motivating… but fail when stress hits
• What “survival goals” are and why they prevent the all-or-nothing spiral
• Simple examples for training, nutrition, and mental health
• 3 questions to build your own “worst week” plan (so you don’t quit the whole week)

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