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Why New Habits Fail (and How to Fix Them) | Dad Systems for 2026

In this episode, Travis and Robert pick up right where they left off, continuing the conversation around habits and systems for 2026.

Travis starts things off with a few shout-outs—including a very important one to the man who invented a tool that cuts butter (respect where it’s due 🧈). Rob briefly addresses the elephant in the room… yes, the black eye.

From there, the guys finally dig into the real topic of the day: why new habits are so hard to keep. Travis opens up about struggling to maintain a new cooking habit, and together they break down what isn’t working, why it keeps falling apart…

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