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This Is How You’ll Hit Every Single Goal You Have for 2026

#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.

 

Phase 1: Mapping

We start by grounding your goals in reality.

  • Learn from the past year
  • Choose your word of the year and a supporting action word
  • Categorize your goals
  • Write 1 to 3 realistic goals per category

 

Phase 2: Mindset

This is where resistance gets addressed before it derails you.

  • Write your why
  • Identify obstacles that could stop you
  • Write down fears tied to each goal
  • Actively talk yourself out of those fears

 

Phase 3: Execution

This phase turns ideas into action.

  • Identify tools and resources you need
  • Create action steps based on obstacles and fears
  • Assign a timeline to each action step by month

 

Phase 4: Visualization

  • Visualization becomes practical and grounded.
  • Find evidence that your goal is possible using your own life and those in your immediate circle
  • Define what success actually feels like
  • Set milestones and rewards
  • Paste pictures that reflect the in between, not just the finish line
  • Use photos from your camera roll
  • Create a visual board of action steps, not just outcomes
  • Break your goals into a 12-week year
  • Focus on execution one quarter at a time

 

Phase 5: Seal With a Prayer

This is about alignment and intention.

  • Pray over your fears
  • Pray over your action steps
  • Create index cards or a prayer board tied to your goals

 

Bonus: 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 challenges
  • Write down wins
  • Capture lessons and notes
  • Add pictures as progress happens
  • Revisit it at least once a week

 

Reflection Question
If 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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