# Too Small To Fail New Years Resolutions  - E84

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Podcast: [Home of Healthspan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-of-healthspan-7069559)
Published: 2026-02-02T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

By February, 80% of New Year's resolutions have already failed. Trying to overhaul your health all at once - better sleep, perfect diet, daily workouts - almost always ends in disappointment and quitting. Life gets busy, willpower fades, and motivation vanishes, leaving you feeling stuck and frustrated all over again. This episode uncovers why big, sweeping changes backfire and shares a smarter, data-driven approach to building habits that actually last. Forget hype and guilt, the conversation is all about making goals so small they're impossible to fail, and why that's the real secret to transformation. The next 16 minutes could rewrite your entire strategy for change, and it all starts with the person behind these proven results. In this episode you will learn: * Why most New Year's resolutions fail and how small changes are more effective than big overhauls. * The power of setting goals that are "too small to fail" for long-term health gains. * How to choose one key area of healthspan to target for the biggest impact. * Why tracking progress with clear data beats relying on feelings or willpower. * What a "minimum enjoyable action" is and how it keeps you moving forward. * How simple, steady wins build healthy habits and lasting identity change. Resources * Connect with Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandrewmcconnell * Follow Alively on Instagram for regular updates and insights: https://www.instagram.com/alively_official * Learn more about healthspan from Andrew's blog: https://www.mandrewmcconnell.com/blog This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=home-of-healthspan]: https://www.zapods.com [https://www.zapods.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=showno…

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