One Year, No Excuses

About One Year, No Excuses

A weekly accountability exercise in faith, focus, and creation.

Publisher

Chris Hawkins

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Feb 2026

Latest episode

3 May 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 May 2026

   Motivation Is a Lie (Here’s What Actually Works)

   Week 11 of One Year No Excuses—and this one gets real. This week wasn’t perfect: ·       Missed prayer ·       Partial progress on reading ·       Broke carnivore with Easter sweets But instead of spiraling, I reset and kept going. In this episode, I break down why motivation is unreliable—and why relying on it is one of the biggest reasons people fail to stick with their goals. We’ll talk about: ·    Why motivation fades (and always will) ·    The difference between motivation and habits ·    What actually creates long-term consistency ·    How I’m applying this in real time (fasting,diet, podcast, and building my new TikTok channel: CarnivoreChris) If you’ve ever struggled with staying consistent, this one might challenge how you think about discipline entirely. Sources referenced: ·       American Psychological Association – Behaviorchange and willpower research ·       University College London – Habit formationstudy (Lally et al., 2009) ·       James Clear – Atomic Habits

2. 

   2 May 2026

   AI Won't Fix Your Life - But it Can Help You Plan It

   Today we’re looking back over my week 9 progress. And, once again, it was not a perfect week – but that was to be expected! Remember, we’re not chasing perfect—we’re chasing progress. So, today, I want to talk about two things: ·       What to do when your week isn’t clean ·       And how I’ve been using AI—not as some magicsolution—but as a tool to help organize my goals and parts of my life I’ll start by stating that I don’t believe AI, in andof itself, is dangerous… but blindly trusting it is.

3. 

   1 May 2026

   Rebounding from Failure

   Week 9 didn’t go perfectly—and that’s exactly why this episode matters. In Episode 10 of One Year No Excuses, I break down what to do when you miss habits, fall short of your goals, or feel like you’re slipping. This week’s updates include: ·       30.4 pounds lost in 2026 so far ·       Progress in my AI certification ·       Improved sleep and recovery ·       A new weekly fasting routine But more importantly, we talk about: ·       Why most people quit after small mistakes ·       The “what-the-hell effect” and how it derailsprogress ·       Why perfection is the wrong goal ·       Practical steps to recover immediately and keepmoving If you’ve ever felt like one bad day ruinedeverything—this episode is for you.

4. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Fasting as a Reset

   Episode 9 of my 2026 accountability journey. In this episode I talk about something I’ve been experimenting with for my health: weekly fasting. Every Monday I fast as a personal “reset” for my body. Sometimes I extend it to a 48-hour fast before reintroducing food with a simple cup of chicken and beef broth. This episode explores: • Why I started fasting• What research says happens in the body during a fast • My personal experience fasting 24–48 hours • How fasting fits into my carnivore diet and 2026 health goals This podcast is about documenting my own experiments indiscipline, health, and personal growth. Nothing here should be taken as medical advice. Always research and consult your doctor before making major dietary changes.

5. 

   29 Apr 2026

   Sick, Stalled, and Starting Again

   Week 7 didn’t go as planned. I was sick. Low energy. Foggy. Unmotivated. This episode is an honest reflection on pausing goals to focus on recovery — without quitting. I talk about what it means to temporarily step back, the psychology behind accountability and motivation, and how public commitment impacts follow-through. I also share insights from finishing the books of Exodus and Leviticus this week — what they reveal about structure, discipline, and human nature. No checklist this week. Just recovery, reflection, and restarting. Sources referenced: ·       American Society of Training and Development(ASTD) study on accountability and goal completion ·       Dr. Gail Matthews, Dominican University –goal-setting research

6. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Vacation, Volcanos, and Breaking 250

   Weeks 5 & 6 recap: Iceland, personal milestones, andrefocus. I share: ·       My weight update (finally under 250) ·       How vacation tested my habits ·       Why I dropped a major commitment ·       Spiritual growth reflections ·       Progress on my AI certification ·       And a story about fermented shark and “Black Death” This one’s a little longer — and worth it.

7. 

   26 Mar 2026

   What January Taught Me About Progress

   After my firstfull month of living out One Year, No Excuses, I realized something important: measuring progress daily might be doing more harm than good. In this episode, I reflect on what January taught me—not as a checklist or a scorecard, but as an honest snapshot of where I am. I talk through each of my primary goals, what actually worked, what didn’t, and how I’m considering shifting fromdaily perfection to weekly perspective has changed my motivation. This isn’t a “monthly check-in.” It’s a reset in how I think about progress. I also share updates on: My faith journey and what consistency really looks like Diet, movement, and sustainable health habits Reading my first book of the year Learning AI and building practical skills Podcast progress, workflow struggles, and publishing anyway Plus, I tease an upcoming episode on my trip to Iceland, a new mini-series on everyday AI use cases, and a special guest conversation on accountability and motivation—whathelps, what hurts, and what actually moves us forward. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because you missed a day, this one’s for you.

8. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Imperfect, Not Abandoned

   In Episode 5 of One Year, No Excuses - I reflect honestly on a week that didn’t go perfectly. Partial wins. Missed goals. But real growth. In this episode we cover: What happened this week Lessons learned from setbacks My plans for community AI workshops Travel news — I’m heading to Reykjavík! Why persistence matters more than perfection If you’ve ever felt like you should’ve done more this week - this episode is for you. 👉 Subscribe for weekly honest updates 👉 Join the journey — no excuses.

9. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Learning to Stick With It

   Week three wasn’t louder — it was lighter. And that matters. In this episode of One Year, No Excuses, I share my Week 3 check-in and reflect on what it looks like to stay encouraged without pretending everything is perfect. I walk through my weekly checklist around faith, focus, andcreation — naming the yeses, the nos, and the “mostly” — and talk about why encouragement often sustains discipline longer than pressure ever could. This week, I also share my starting weight and measurementsfor the first time — not as a goal, not as hype, but as honest data to ground the process in reality. We talk about: Why progress doesn’t always announce itself How “mostly” can be movement, not failure Why quiet habits are often the ones that last The difference between pressure-driven discipline and sustainable consistency How to stay engaged without turning self-improvement into self-punishment This podcast isn’t about perfection, expertise, or having itall figured out. It’s about showing up honestly, paying attention, and staying in the work — one week at a time. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because your progress didn’tfeel dramatic, this episode is for you. One year. No excuses. Just showing up.

10. 

    3 Feb 2026

    Building Momentum, Not Perfection

    In this episode of One Year, No Excuses, I share my Week 2 check-in and talk honestly about what it looks like to keep going after the initial motivation wears off. This week wasn’t perfect — but it was steady. And thatmatters. I walk through my weekly checklist around faith, focus, andcreation, name what went well, what didn’t, and reflect on a quieter kind of progress that doesn’t announce itself but still adds up over time. We talk about: Why momentum often feels boring - and why that’s not a bad thing What “mostly” actually tells us when we’re building new habits The difference between intention and action How preparation can count as real progress Why consistency matters more than intensity if you want something to last This podcast isn’t about hacks, hype, or perfection. It’s about showing up honestly, paying attention, and staying in the work - even when it feels quiet. If you’re trying to build new habits, pursue meaningfulgoals, or simply stop disappearing when things aren’t perfect, this episode isfor you. One year. No excuses. Simple honesty.

11. 

    2 Feb 2026

    Honest Starts and Imperfect Discipline

    Week one didn’t go perfectly — and that’s the point. In this episode, I walk through my first weekly checklist, name the wins, the misses, and the “partials,” and reflect on learning discipline without self-punishment. This is an honest look at what it’s like when intention meets real life. Progress starts imperfectly.

12. 

    2 Feb 2026

    A Line in the Sand

    This isn’t a performance. It’s a decision. In Episode 1 of One Year, No Excuses, I explain why I’m committing to a full year of honest, public accountability around faith, focus, and creation. No hacks. No hype. Just showing up once a week and telling the truth about what actually happened. This is where the line gets drawn.

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