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New year. It's almost cliché how predictable we all become at this time of year, setting resolutions and planning our next moves. But there's a reason for it - these calendar anchor points work with our psychology, giving us a clear moment to begin something new. Here's how I plan to make 2026 the best year yet. The Visual MapI map everything out on a whiteboard. A visual flow of how I envision the business to run. Once it's on the board, I can see the whole the big picture at a glance. Breaking It DownThen throughout the year, I break it down by asking one simple question: "What's the most important thing I can do this day/week/month?" Not everything. The task that, if completed, makes everything else easier or unnecessary. That's it. That's the system. And it's likely in 12 months time when I look back at my whiteboard vision that 50% of it doesn't even get done. Because when you take action things change. And abandon what isn't working. That's the secret to building a startup! Your TurnWhat's your plan for 2026? How are you mapping out your year? Hit reply and let me know. I read every response. Let's make this year count. Talk soon, Mitch |
Founder of BigMovesai & MakeBigMoves.ai - helping businesses implement AI effectively. This newsletter documents the journey.
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