diff --git a/src/utils/programStore.ts b/src/utils/programStore.ts
index ac34ef4..4e12bb3 100644
--- a/src/utils/programStore.ts
+++ b/src/utils/programStore.ts
@@ -85,9 +85,8 @@ const useProgramStore = create<ProgramState>((set, get) => ({
     const rootGoals = phase["goals"] as Record<string, unknown>[];
     const flatList: GoalWithDepth[] = [];
 
-    // Helper: Define this ONCE, outside the loop
     const isGoal = (item: Record<string, unknown>) => {
-      return item["plan"] !== undefined && item["plan"] !== null;
+      return item["plan"] !== undefined;
     };
 
     // Recursive helper function