This morning, I watched an interview that hasn’t left my mind. The interviewer asked a woman a simple question: “When did you make your first million?” She paused. Smiled, and said: “Do you want to hear about when I became a billionaire instead?” The interviewer was stunned. He leaned forward and asked, “How did that happen?” And this is where her story changed everything. She said, “I never depended on one income stream. Never. I built multiple ways for money to find me.” Then she added something I’ll never forget: “One business idea alone made me hundreds of millions in just 7 months.” Not years. Seven months. She didn’t say it was luck. She didn’t say it was magic. She said she moved closer to people with good ideas. She stayed around business-minded people. And she deliberately walked away from those who pulled ideas down instead of building them up. I sat there thinking It’s a new month. And most people will do the same things they did last month, and expect different results. Let that sink in. A new month doesn’t change your life. New decisions do. So now the real question is this: What are you going to do differently this month? What step will you take that actually moves your finances forward? What idea are you finally willing to explore instead of ignoring? Who are you learning from, and who are you still letting limit your thinking? This community isn’t just for scrolling. It’s for asking the right questions, sharing real updates, and doing the work behind the scenes. Because nothing, absolutely nothing, changes until you decide to change. Let’s start the month with real conversations: - What’s one financial move you’re committing to this month? - What idea do you need clarity on right now? - What question, if answered, could unlock your next level? - What update do you want to post at the end of this month? Think well. Act boldly. Let’s build.

I came across a post on LinkedIn by a career coach I really respect, and it honestly a hit. It’s a strong call for all of us to start being intentional about 2026 from now, instead of carrying the same struggles into another year. A few questions from the post that stood out to me: • Will you carry the same struggles into a new year, or re-strategize and scale? • Will you keep applying randomly, or position yourself so opportunities can’t ignore you? • Will you keep guessing your next move, or step into a proven, scalable business model? • Will you stay burned out, or build something of your own with real impact? One line that really stuck with me: “Growth always begins with a decision.” The version of us in 2026 is being shaped right now by the choices we make today. I thought this would be worth sharing here for anyone who needs that push to think bigger and plan smarter. Original post by Ogundipe Gafar (Career Branding Specialist & Resume Writer). You can check him out if you like. Let's bring this here to discuss, what are you intentionally working on now for your 2026 self? You need a proper plan to achieve that million dollar business, not guessing, real plans. If you haven't figured out your plans yet, let discuss. We are here to help each other grow.

No hype. No pretending. No “I’m fine.” Just honesty. What was the REAL goal you wanted to hit this year? The one you told yourself in January… The one you felt deep in your chest… The one you thought would finally change everything for you? And here’s the even harder question: What stopped you? For a long time, I would look at the calendar in November/December and feel this heavy pain in my stomach. Because I knew another year was slipping away… and I was still in the same place. Same routine. Same income. Same stress. Same prayers. Same “next year will be my year.” It wasn’t that I wasn’t capable. It wasn’t that I wasn’t hungry. It’s just… I didn’t have a real plan. I didn’t have a real system. And I didn’t have someone guiding me. So I kept missing opportunities that were right in front of me, simply because I didn’t know how to see them. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but: You’re not failing… You’re just trying to build success without a blueprint. So let me ask you again: - What’s the REAL income or life goal you wanted to hit in 2025? - And what quietly scared you or held you back from going after it? Be honest. Be raw. This space is safe. Sometimes the moment you admit what’s stopping you… is the moment you finally see the opportunity that’s been waiting for you all along. Drop your answer below, I’ll respond to everyone with something actionable before the year ends. 2026 doesn’t have to repeat 2025.