With the new year almost upon us, many people will be setting New Year's resolutions that they will mostly likely fail to meet - including you.

No offense, but the vast majority of people who set New Year's resolutions don't keep to them.

And this is not limited to New Year's resolutions. Most goals and aspirations you have will not be achieved, no matter when you set the goal.

But why is that the case? And what can be done about it?

In this article, I am going to answer these questions and convince you that I should be your accountability coach. It starts with you giving me $1,000. Read on...

Why You Will Likely Fail

People fail to meet their goals for a variety of reasons, but all of them can be grouped into three big buckets: not setting the right goal, not establishing the right habits, and not having accountability.

Not setting the right goal

Choosing the right goal is a key part of increasing the likelihood of success, but most people don't do this correctly.

Some people make their goals too vague while others make theirs hyper specific. Some people choose a goal that is overly ambitious while others make goals that are too easy and not motivating.

This is likely to be one of the reasons you fail.

Choosing the right goal requires making it S.M.A.R.T.

• Specific - You are looking to achieve something specific. Your goal should not be to just "watch less TV".
• Measurable - You can measure what you are trying to achieve, allowing you to know if you actually reached you specific goal.
• Achievable - It is feasible for you to reach your goal in the timeframe you set. Make sure to not make it too easy though.
• Relevant - Your goal is relevant for what you're truly looking to achieve (i.e., it reaches the underlying motivation).
• Time-Bound - Goals without a deadline are just wishes. It is very difficult to stay motivated without a time-bound goal.

Not establishing the right habits

Setting the right type of goal is one small part of the challenge. Habitualizing the actions necessary to achieve that goal is the really hard part.

Most people try to go all out to achieve their goal, but will quickly fall back into old habits. They think that going hard is what it takes to form new habits, when in reality they just end up burnt out.

New habits are formed slowly and methodically.

The book Atomic Habits has some amazingly practical tips on how to actually build habits that last, allowing you to achieve your goals. These include:

• Pair your new habit with an already existing habit. It will act as a que to help remind you to do the new habit.
• Start with a super easy habit, something so easy you can't say no. Like doing 5 pushups each day or writing two sentences in your journal each day.
• Increase the habit slowly each day. 5 pushups today, 6 pushups next week.
• Break the habit into smaller bit sized pieces once it gets big enough. 50 pushups split across 5 sets throughout the day.
• Get back on track when you fall off. Don't beat yourself up for missing a day or two. Just get back on track, over and over again. Habits take time to form.

Not having accountability

Lastly, most people fail to achieve their goal because of a lack of accountability. When no one is checking up on you, no one you could be disappointing, then motivation quickly slips away.

Some people have an innate sense of self-discipline, but most people require someone else to have to report to.

That's why many people stay motivated to achieve health goals when the have a spouse or a friend who is going to the gym with them. There is a certain level of social pressure and accountability that pushes you to go, even when it is hard.

There are also people who hire an accountability coach. An accountability coach is a third-party that you set a S.M.A.R.T. goal with and can report to on a regular basis without feeling ashamed if you fail. Some coaches even offer additional techniques to keep you motivated.

Which leads me to the next part...

Let me be your accountability coach

My name is Nathan Ricks and I am the founder of Core Sapien. I am a fitness, health, and longevity nut that trains hard and studies even harder.

I have helped many people achieve their goals (health-related or otherwise), and I know I can help you too.

It starts by you giving me $1,000.

"Woah, okay. Take me on a date first, will ya?!"

I know it sounds weird asking for $1,000 right out the gate, but hear me out.

Most people don't achieve their goal because there isn't any consequence if they don't reach it.

But what if there was a consequence? Like a big sum of money?

The $1,000 you give me is a deposit. I help you set a S.M.A.R.T. goal and will do a 15 min video check-in with you every month for one year. You can even send me email updates every day if that's what it takes!

If you achieve your goal, I'll give you $900 back ($100 is for my time)!

If you don't achieve your goal, $500 will go to me and $500 will go to cancer research.

You stay motivated because you want your deposit back and I help you get there!

"But what if $1,000 is too much for me? Or what if I have a shorter goal?"

Totally fair points. I am flexible and am happy to work out other arrangements on a case by case basis.

How to Get Started

Start by reaching out to me via Instagram or TikTok. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have. Send me a message and we will get your plan underway!