Did you all see that random wave of “bring back 2016” posts on IG last week? It made me pause for a second and think about where I was back then… and man, things have changed a lot. You don’t need to jump into every trend, but it is interesting to look back and realize how much can shift in ten years, and how much you can build in the next ten. If going back to 2016 feels too far (honestly, same), try something simpler. Think about where you were around this time last year. What were you working on? What were you excited about? The decisions you were avoiding. The wins you had. The projects you were sure would take off. For me, I was sitting on a leadership decision I knew I had to make but kept pushing off. At the same time, I was getting ready to launch the LCA program with Adam and Reno… and I lost a lot of the momentum I had built in 2024 because my focus was split. Not saying it was a bad decision, just one I wish I had evaluated with clearer eyes instead of getting pulled into shiny-object mode. But enough about me. I’m curious about you. When you look back at where you were in early 2025… What do you notice now? Any mistakes you can see more clearly in hindsight? Anything you would’ve approached differently? Would love to hear from you. P.S. This was me in 2016. Don't tell my wife I looked that skinny.

I’ve been talking to a few coaches lately and something keeps coming up. A lot of solopreneurs feel overwhelmed… not because they’re doing things wrong, but because they’re doing all the things at once. Sales, calls, client work, content, follow-ups, admin — it all lives in your head, all the time. From the outside it looks like everything’s fine, but inside it feels like you’re constantly trying to remember something you forgot. And that feeling of “if I disappear for a week, everything breaks”? Yeah, that one comes up a lot. Most of the time it’s not a motivation issue. It’s just that without a simple structure, everything feels urgent and you end up reacting instead of actually leading your business. The crazy part is that when goals and priorities get cleaned up (even a little) things immediately feel lighter. Same work. Less pressure. Curious if any of this hits for you right now. What part of your business feels the heaviest at the moment?

Thanks to everyone who joined the workshop yesterday. Seriously, it was really good seeing familiar names pop up and hearing what you’re all working toward this year. We’ll upload the recording to the Classroom so you can go back to it or watch it if you couldn’t make it. Also, here is the link where you can download the templates and access the slides. But here’s a simple, clean rundown of what we covered so it stays fresh. 1. Start with the Life Plan (Eulogy) Before setting any goals, get clear on how you want to be remembered. When that’s in place, the goals actually feel connected to something real. 2. Use the Vision Board for alignment, not pressure We talked about how the vision board only works after the Life Plan. It’s there to pull you forward emotionally, not to guilt-trip you with deadlines. 3. Turn the vision into quarterly goals Year-long goals sound inspiring, but they’re way too abstract. Quarterly goals give you enough urgency to move and enough time to actually get things done. 4. Stick to the three-goal rule Three goals per quarter. That’s it. Once you try to chase everything, progress slows down fast. 5. Make goals finishable and measurable By the end of the quarter, you should know with zero debate whether you completed it. No “kind of.” No “almost.” 6. Build daily habits that support each goal The daily actions are the part you control. The goal is just the outcome of those actions stacking up. 7. Do a weekly review Same day, same time. It’s the check-in that keeps everything on track without needing motivation to carry you. This is the exact rhythm we use at Opny because it removes the guesswork and makes execution feel way simpler.

TOMORROW (Tuesday, the 13th) AT 12 PM EST we’re running a workshop for our clients, and it felt right to open it up to the Skool community as well. It’s something we already did behind the scenes with our team, because it actually helps people stick to their goals. Every year, January feels full of motivation… and then real life hits. Too many goals. Too many priorities. No real system. And suddenly, the things you cared about start slipping. So in this session, we’ll walk through the simple structure we use internally to help people actually follow through: • Life plan (the “eulogy” exercise) • Vision board • Quarterly goals (just 3) • Weekly review • Daily execution These are the things that make goals feel doable instead of overwhelming. If you’re joining, drop an “I’m in.” And if you already have a goal for 2026, share it. I’d love to hear what you’re aiming for.

Can't wait to see all of you guys at today's workshop. It will be a Practical Execution Framework to actually achieve your goals in 2026, that will work whether it's business, health-related, or more! See you all in about an hour!