Most business advice about the new year sounds the same.

Set bigger goals. Push harder. Stay motivated.

This episode doesn’t do that.

Because the real problem usually isn’t ambition.

It’s follow-through.

Hi, I'm Mike Fox, host of this podcast, "Lone Wolf Unleashed."

In this first episode of 2026, I’m talking about why so many business owners quietly abandon their goals by February and what actually helps progress stick when you’re running things on your own.

We’re not talking about five-year visions or dramatic pivots.

We’re talking about systems. Accountability. And the small structural shifts that make execution possible when motivation fades.

I walk through a simple three-part accountability system built for solo operators.

00:00 Why most goals quietly fail

02:20 Friction, habits, and getting started

03:25 The three-part accountability system

04:44 Why running a business alone feels heavier than expected

06:30 Peer pressure that actually helps

09:20 Planning vs implementation

09:46 What I’m building in 2026 and why

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Most business events promise clarity, big goals, and bold plans.

This one did too.

But something unexpected happened.

Instead of talking about five-year visions or aggressive growth targets, people kept coming back to small things. Walking the dog more. Finishing work earlier. Feeling less permanently behind.

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In this episode, I’m unpacking what actually happened at my first Freedom Forward workshop. The wins, the nerves, the moments I didn’t expect, and the realisation that stopped me mid-session.

Everyone left with a roadmap.

Almost no one knew how to take the first step.

We talk about why “big goals” often stall real progress, why implementation is the hardest part of running a business, and what busy business owners actually need when time, energy, and focus are already stretched thin.

This isn’t a highlight reel.

It’s a reflection on what people really want from their business and what gets in the way of making change stick.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve done the planning but still can’t move forward, this one will land close to home.

And yes, I’ll also explain what I’m building next, why I’m doing it this way, and why I’d rather you get results than over-commit to something you don’t need.

Take a breath.

This one’s about slowing down to move forward.

00:00 Implementing Ideas: Overcoming Inaction

04:48 Business Growth Roadmap Launch

07:28 "Podcast Farewell, YouTube Ahead"

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This episode started with something simple — teaching my 7-year-old how to vacuum the house.

Hi, I'm Mike Fox, host of this podcast, "Lone Wolf Unleashed."

And in all truth, it wasn’t simple at all. It turned out to be one of the clearest lessons I’ve ever had on delegation, systems, and letting go of tasks I should never have been doing in the first place.

If you’re a solo operator who’s convinced delegation “doesn’t apply to you,” we need to talk. Because most of the work you’re buried under doesn’t require your judgment… just your knowledge. And once you learn how to transfer that knowledge properly, everything gets lighter.

In this episode, I break down:

• the hidden micro-decisions inside every “quick task”

• why handing something off is a skill, not a personality type

• how to define “done” so you’re not picking up the pieces later

• how to build a feedback loop that actually helps people improve

• the difference between teaching judgment vs teaching steps

• why your fear of “not being needed” is probably slowing your business down

If a seven-year-old can learn to vacuum like a pro with the right structure, you can absolutely train someone — or something — to take recurring tasks off your plate.

Listen in, and make this the week you finally hand off one thing you shouldn’t be doing anymore.

00:00 "Delegation Over Perfection"

03:17 Delegating Tasks and Automation

07:12 Delegating Tasks with Efficiency

10:47 Delegation: Knowledge vs. Judgment

13:00 "Communicate Task Completion Effectively"

16:08 Delegation Tips and Website Promo

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