2025 wasn't bad, but it was a setup year. A lot of foundation work and starting things that don't have finish lines yet. To be honest, basically I was getting my shit together. 2026 is when I'm looking for some of what I did last year to start paying off.
The doctorate work keeps moving forward. Three courses down, two more enrolled for January-May 2026, and ten or eleven to go. Every semester is one step closer to done. It's not glamorous or fast. It's actually a fucking grind. But progress is being made and a big chunk will be knocked out in 2026.
The CGEIT certification is within reach this year. I've just got to execute the study plan and use the flash cards. Then sit for the exam before end of year. That credential opens doors for the kind of work I'm building toward with the business.
The business has a clearer shape now. I know who I'm targeting and what I'm offering. The prospecting system is built. Now it's about consistency and letting the lead pipeline do its thing in 2026.
My health is what it is and it is not changing. But I'm getting better at working around it instead of fighting it. I learned in 2025 to do the energy audits and leverage the 4 AM window. I started trusting bad days instead of grinding through them. All of that makes the good days more productive. 2026 should be a year I get better at doing this.
I started the Whole Health program with the VA in 2025. Tai Chi and meditation are weekly things now. I plan to improve and increase my sessions in these for 2026. Maybe even add some yoga, chair yoga at that. Not something I ever thought I'd be doing but here we are.
And honestly? I'm just tired of treading water. 2025 had a lot of "getting ready." 2026 needs to be about "doing."
Will everything go perfectly? No, most likely there will be some curveballs I can't see coming. But the pieces are in place and the work is in front of me. I just have to show up and keep moving.
That's the plan anyway. But we know what they say about plans.
Thanks for reading,
Joe
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That carving is so gorgeous!
You've come so far. May your 2026 see you shine - and feel comfortable about who you are and where you are going. I for one can't wait to see it. I love getting to know folk here and watching them blossom after suffering.
Yes, you should see some of the stuff my father-in-law makes. I will look to post more in the future. He is so talented and never sells any of it. It just stacks up in his workshop unless he gives it away.
Thank you. At the beginning of 2025 I was still fighting things and finally it was around March, realized I needed to work with my health challenges rather than fight them. It has been working so much better since. Mentally I have been doing so much better as well.
I too like seeing people do well here on Hive and other places.
Keep using that energy efficiently when you have it early in the day! I think it's great your going for that doctorate, soon you'll be Dr. Joe! It is more fun to be introduced as Dr. vs Mr., but I've had that most of my adult life so I'm used to it!
Health is one of those things we learn to work around, we can't really change it so what else are you going to do? Keep it up!
Meh, Dr. or Mr. doesn't matter, that's all ego stuff at this age. Just plain Joe works for me, hehe.
It's inspirational how you've embraced the changes and concepts which you've determined will help you make a positive difference to your life. Well done, keep it up Joe.
Becca 🌷
Thanks. It is just good therapy for me to write this out, but I am also hope it may help others as well.
you learn from your experiences in 2025 and i think you are ready for what you will face this year, and yeah goo for the yoga for your health. Have a nice day and Happy new year! 😊
I not only learned, but prepared in 2025. Yes, I am more than ready for 2026. Yoga should be good for me, but not sure if I haven't already taken on too much. We will see. You have a wonderful New Year as well.
yeah we all know what happen to the plans, but at least you have someguideline rather than just doing this sporadically. :)
i wish you all the best for the New year my friend.
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Well wishes to you as well.
Good luck with your 2026 goals. I’m going to graduate this year, so I’m also thinking about whether I should proceed with taking my master’s degree. If I get the chance, I might even pursue a doctorate. Working toward a Dr. or PhD title was never my primary goal. However, earning an MBA or a Master of Business Administration is something I truly look forward to, either this year or in 2026. I think I can accomplish it if my current career in content creation works out and I won’t need to work in a corporate setting. Good luck with your business ventures as well!
Thank you. Good luck with your MBA.
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