Welcome to the 301st episode of Take Flight Weekly. Today, I introduce my word for 2026: RightSize. It's more than a word—it's a mindset I'll use throughout 2026.

RightSizing is about creating alignment between who you are, what you want, and how you operate. For some, it means scaling back; for others, expanding. It could mean eliminating the unnecessary, moving up in quality, or moving down in volume to make room for what truly matters and creates an ROI or ROT (return on time).

RightSizing is a philosophy rooted in awareness and discipline. It's about resisting the pull toward "more" and choosing what's right. It's making decisions based on energy, alignment, and outcome. In a world that glorifies growth at any cost, RightSizing is the counter-move.

Over time, we accumulate commitments, systems, and clients that no longer fit. We add before we edit. We say yes because we can, not because we should. The result? Overwhelm, inefficiency, and a business that feels heavy instead of freeing.

RightSizing forces you to create boundaries and audit your time. Are your goals still yours, or have they become someone else's expectations? Is your business operating at 30,000 feet, or are you still in constant takeoff mode?

10 Areas to RightSize in 2026:

→ Your Business Model – Built for profit, predictability, and joy?

→ Your Team – Right people in the right seats?

→ Your Client Base – Working with clients who energize you?

→ Your Time – How much is proactive vs. reactive?

→ Your Marketing – Focus on consistency over complexity

→ Your Systems – Eliminate what's redundant

→ Your Financial Structure – Align expenses with your vision

→ Your Health & Energy – Peak performance or running on fumes?

→ Your Space – Inspiring or cluttering your headspace?

→ Your Vision – Does your 3-Year Vision still excite you?

RightSizing sets you up for the next level. In 2026, refuse to live on autopilot. Audit your commitments, align your priorities, and design 2026 to reflect what truly matters.

What is your word for 2026?

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