Most people think that being economically independent and financially responsible is about earning more money. Actually it’s about freeing up your time and prioritising your purpose and destiny call above money and ambition. It’s the most exhilarating thing to live from. Living unbound to the pressures of the rat race of a job, career, credit card and property debts, living beyond your means and having anxiety attacks every time you try to find peace. It’s transcending all the daily grind during the week just to find a breathing spot on the weekend and start all over again. That is not a picture of living and yet it’s somehow become the expected norm. Time to make a serious intentional change. Economic independence is the ability to transcend all that without letting go of the responsibility of it. But it takes sacrifice to get there. Not sacrifice of blood, sweat and tears but of a mind shift and change. Let this year be that shift. Start with a dream for life without the pressures associated to it but instead the pleasures that come from fulfilling your purpose and destiny call. Next, create a vision road map for how you can shift your thoughts to “how can I achieve this”, rather than “I cannot make this happen - it’s too hard”. Finally, surround yourself with a tribe and get a mentor for accountability, create an action plan and put it into gear. Course correct regularly by checking in with your tribe, accountability partners and mentor. Give yourself some time to shift into a new lifestyle of living from purpose rather than from goal setting. Live from your destiny call. Enjoy the moments each step of the way. See it as a journey of peace, joy and contentment rather than a race to the end of some gold pot in the sky. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead. - Rueben S January 2026

2026: Accelerated Growth — in Rest, Alignment, and Fullness. A season to complete what was started, dreamed of and spoken out. As we step into this new year, I want to name the kind of growth we’re leaning into together. Not hustle growth. Not burnout growth. But accelerated, completed growth that flows from rest. 2026 is about the fullness of what has already been planted finally rising to a higher level. It looks like: - Books written and published — ideas no longer staying inside us - AI embraced wisely — to multiply wealth, time, and impact - Revenue becoming more passive — so family gets our best, not our leftovers - Health as a priority — the table everything else is built on - Identity and spiritual connection as our foundation — the legs that hold the table steady - And much more… When the foundation is strong, the table can carry more. This is a year where: - growth doesn’t fight rest - faith fuels strategy - systems replace striving - and alignment produces acceleration So here’s the invitation as we begin the year together: What area of your life is ready to move into accelerated growth — without losing rest? One area. One focus. One intentional shift. Drop a word, a sentence, or a reflection below 👇 Let’s build 2026 together — steady, grounded, and full. We’re not rushing into the future. We’re rising into fullness.

What if the only thing keeping you trapped… was a belief you never questioned? 💭 A traveler walked past an elephant training camp and was shocked to see these massive animals held in place by nothing more than a small rope tied to one front leg. No iron chains. No cages. No heavy restraints. With their strength, they could easily snap the rope and walk away at any moment… But they didn’t. Curious, he asked the trainer why. The trainer replied: “When they were baby elephants, a rope this size was enough to keep them from escaping. Back then, they tried to break free—but couldn’t. Over time, they grew up believing the rope was unbreakable and that they couldn’t get away. So even now, as giants, they still think they’re trapped— and they never try again.” 💡 Lesson: The real limit isn’t your ability. It’s the belief that you *can’t*. Don’t let your past define your future. What once held you back may no longer be strong enough to stop you. You’re far stronger than you think. #selfgrowth #wisdom #successmindset

I’ve learned something crucial about success: it’s dangerous. Comfort kills growth. Stephen Elop, in his final moments as Nokia’s CEO, put it bluntly: leadership is not about titles—it’s about managing change and leaving a legacy. He said, “We didn’t do anything wrong, but somehow, we lost.” That’s the hard truth: you don’t have to do anything to fail, but you must act to endure. Nokia was unstoppable once—synonymous with reliability, durability, and trust. Yet when the smartphone revolution came, it hesitated. Touchscreens, apps, and ecosystems reshaped the market. Nokia bet on the wrong horse: Windows Phone. Meanwhile, Apple, Samsung, and Google surged ahead, rewriting the rules. Comfort had trapped Nokia in its own success. This isn’t just Nokia. Kodak ignored digital photography. Blockbuster dismissed streaming. BlackBerry clung to buttons while the world moved to touchscreens. All of them fell—not because they lacked talent, but because they rested on past victories. The lesson is clear: leadership is not about how much you create today—it’s about how much you leave behind. You grow in private, but you must act boldly in public. Agility, vision, and courage are the currency of lasting influence. Success is fragile. Resting on laurels is the fastest path to irrelevance. The world won’t wait, and neither should you. If you want to lead, you must move first, adapt faster, and leave a legacy that outlives your comfort. ©️ Ayobami Francis

Happy Monday! I just shared my Weekly Kickstart for business owners and thought it might support some of you too. This week’s reminder is simple: ✨ You can always start from where you are. ✨ You don’t need a perfect plan or the “right moment”, one small step is enough to rebuild momentum. If things have slipped lately (bookkeeping, admin, planning, systems… or all of the above 😅), here are three tiny actions you can take today: ✨ Check in on your numbers ✨ Clear one small folder ✨ Choose your top 3 priorities for the week Simple. Gentle. Powerful. Wishing you a productive, calm week 💛 If you’d like the full newsletter or want bookkeeping tips directly each Monday, I’m happy to share the link — just let me know! Coach Hana (Officiency.com.au)