#001 - If you want 2026 to be the year your goals actually happen, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m breaking down why vision boards alone are not enough and introducing a far more effective approach: the Goal Execution Book. This is a simple, plain notebook that helps you move from intention to execution by walking your goals through every stage instead of just dreaming about the end result.
Vision boards focus more on aesthetics and show you the final product. A Goal Execution Book helps you build out your goal from scratch.
I explain why most people fall off their goals by February and how focusing on execution, consistency, and accessibility keeps your goals top of mind all year long.
You’ll learn how to create your own Goal Execution Book using five clear phases.
We start by grounding your goals in reality.
Learn from the past yearChoose your word of the year and a supporting action wordCategorize your goalsWrite 1 to 3 realistic goals per category This is where resistance gets addressed before it derails you.
Write your whyIdentify obstacles that could stop youWrite down fears tied to each goalActively talk yourself out of those fearsThis phase turns ideas into action.
Identify tools and resources you needCreate action steps based on obstacles and fearsAssign a timeline to each action step by monthVisualization becomes practical and grounded.
Find evidence that your goal is possible using your own life and those in your immediate circleDefine what success actually feels likeSet milestones and rewardsPaste pictures that reflect the in between, not just the finish lineUse photos from your camera rollCreate a visual board of action steps, not just outcomesBreak your goals into a 12-week yearFocus on execution one quarter at a timePhase 5: Seal With a Prayer
This is about alignment and intention.
Pray over your fearsPray over your action stepsCreate index cards or a prayer board tied to your goalsBonus: Use It as a Living Journal
Your Goal Execution Book is not static; make sure to interact with it at least once a week.
Track challengesWrite down winsCapture lessons and notesAdd pictures as progress happensRevisit it at least once a weekIf you had to abandon every other goal, what is the one non-negotiable goal you would hold on to for 2026?
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