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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 8 MIN

National Quitters Day: Why Most Goals Unravel and Why Quitting is (Sometimes) Helpful

from Win More, Live Better · host Zach Brandon

Today is National Quitters Day, which is the point in the year when most New Year’s goals and resolutions begin to fall apart. In this episode, we explore why New Year’s resolutions often unravel, why and how to shift your focus from outcomes to inputs, and a simple daily question that can keep you aligned with the person you want to become. We’ll also challenge the idea that quitting is always failure and offer a more intentional way to think about when to persist and when to stop.If you’re a coach committed to leveling up in 2026, I'm offering free coaching calls to help you get clarity on your goals, identify what's getting in the way, and outline practical steps we can create for you to become the leader you aspire to be. You can book this free call using this link: https://calendly.com/zachbrandon/discoverycallFor more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/

Today is National Quitters Day, which is the point in the year when most New Year’s goals and resolutions begin to fall apart. In this episode, we explore why New Year’s resolutions often unravel, why and how to shift your focus from outcomes to inputs, and a simple daily question that can keep you aligned with the person you want to become. We’ll also challenge the idea that quitting is always failure and offer a more intentional way to think about when to persist and when to stop. If you’re...

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