IFC Philosophy

Why Most People Fail to Keep Their Goals

It's not about lack of effort. It's about focusing on the wrong thing.

How many people do you know who lost a significant amount of weight, but then gained it all back?

Would you believe me if I told you that many people stop training Jiu Jitsu after earning their black belt?

This happens because most people are focused on the outcome of their goals. It makes sense—we work and do things because we want something—but there's a serious problem with this approach.

Problem #1: Time & Quick Fixes

Big achievements take time, and we live in a world where anxiety is very present. Many people turn to quick solutions like Mounjaro, Ozempic, or diets that aren't sustainable in the long term.

Problem #2: Mental Effect

We work very hard toward a specific goal. When we reach it, we tend to relax. And that's when we return to old habits and regress.

💡 The Solution

Focus on Process Goals

When we focus on Process Goals, we're not just chasing a final destination—we're creating habits that will take us there.

These habits simply become part of our routine

By maintaining these habits, we can sustain our goals

We achieve things we never imagined we could

Stop Dreaming. Start Doing.

Shift your focus from the outcome to the process

Don't Just Dream

"I want to become a black belt"

"I want to get stronger"

"I want to lose 20 pounds"

Build the Habit

Train Jiu Jitsu consistently

Go to the gym consistently

Eat well consistently

The outcomes will follow naturally

Don't dream about becoming a black belt.

Just make sure you train Jiu Jitsu consistently.

Don't just dream about getting stronger.

Just go to the gym consistently.

Final Thought

Our habits have consequences.

Choose good habits.

This is the foundation of the Iron, Fabric & Caffeine philosophy. We help you build sustainable habits that last a lifetime.