You cannot become a better leader without reflecting on where you have come from. At the end of every year, we dedicate an episode to helping you reflect, reset, and recommit to your goals. 

This conversation is built around one of host BJ Kraemer’s favorite annual practices. It’s a deliberate, honest review that drives real change across faith, family, fitness, finance, friends, and fun. 

In this episode, BJ shares practical ways to reflect on the year gone by, from reviewing photos, time, money, and energy to identifying wins, lessons, and gaps. The conversation then looks ahead, exploring how reflection creates momentum for the year to come, informs clearer commitments, and translates into intentional planning and daily routines that support meaningful progress.

If you’re looking to start 2026 off on the right foot, this episode is for you.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why it is powerful to reflect on what you have already achieved.
• Reviewing where you have spent your time, money, energy, and talents in the past year. 
• The role of reflecting in generating excitement for the year to come. 
• Establishing morning and wind-down routines that support your goals. 
• What might change when you introduce a lunch routine. 

Quotes:

“Before you set goals, you should really reflect on what it is that you accomplished over the last year.” — BJ Kraemer

“My warning to myself and to everybody is to not try to set too many goals.” — BJ Kraemer

“Set your goals, set your habits, set your plans, and let’s get after 2026!” — BJ Kraemer

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Never Eat Alone
The Miracle Morning
Dan Sullivan

Leadership Blueprints Podcast

MCFA

MCFA Careers

BJ Kraemer on LinkedIn