You never have to recover from a strong start, and taking time now to set the tone for the year ahead will pay off in dividends. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his 5-step process for starting each new year strong, from looking back at the past 12 months to casting a vision for the months ahead. For more of this content and some dedicated time to work on your own strong start, join us on January 5! 

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Episode Recap:

• You never have to recover from a strong start 
• Your growth is your responsibility
• How do we balance taking responsibility and trusting God’s will?
• 5 steps for starting strong in 2026 
• 1. Reflection: Look back at how 2025 went 
• 2. Vision: Look forward to who you could become
• 3. Action: Establish habits, rhythms, and activities
• 4. Destination: Pray for the things you can’t control
• 5. Elimination: Decide what you want to leave in 2025
• Join us on January 5 to walk through our Start Strong planning activity 

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