From baby steps to giant leap in 2026

These could change everything for you in 2026

What a year it has been for both of us on this platform. First, thank you for reading my thoughts here throughout the year. I hope some of what I shared was helpful.

To wrap up the year, I want to share action points for the new year on critical aspects of our lives in just a few sentences. Perhaps a light bulb, leading to significant progress, will be lit from here.

Money

Have a budget in 2026. Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t stick to it — keep trying until structure comes into how you spend.

Also, no matter how small, take a part of what you earn and invest it in your future. Technology has made this much easier now. Little drops of water make a mighty ocean.

Love

Flee from unkind men and women — that’s not just a red flag, it’s a full red banner that deserves no second chances.

Never give more than you can afford to lose in a romantic relationship. Treat all expenditure as charity. Asking for refunds after a breakup is foolish.

A breakup isn’t a failed relationship — it’s a success that you realised early you can’t be with that person. Sex? Take it off the table. It erodes clarity in thinking.

Family

Hold on tight to family if you come from a good one.

Make peace with those you’re not on good terms with, even if they’re not open to it. Forgive those who might have hurt you, so it doesn’t hold you back from moving forward.

A good family is priceless.

Whatever gap your family couldn’t fill, make sure it doesn’t repeat itself in yours when you start one.

Management

I love the 80/20 principle. It states that approximately 80% of outcomes come from about 20% of your effort. In 2026, find your 20% in what matters and make it stronger.

Delegate what can be delegated. For instance, I used AI to proofread this for grammatical errors.

Finally, prepare for what you know will come — it saves time and helps you deal with unforeseen circumstances better.

Relationships

Personal growth can strain relationships, and not everyone wants to grow. You may not need everybody you started with — life happens; they may not need you either.

It could be that your destination no longer aligns. If you take people going a different route with you out of politeness, you’ll pay for it later.

Some relationships work best from afar. Always evaluate why people are with you.

When people do you good, take note of it. When you do good to people, no need to take note.

Sleep

I guess you’re shocked, right? Please sleep well in 2026. You need good sleep to think and meditate.

Thinking is hard work, and you can’t do it properly without enough rest.

Don’t mind those motivational speakers. Sleep well!

Philosophy

Philosophy is the lens through which we view things, and we all have one. We are all formed by a philosophy, consciously or otherwise.

Evaluate yours and see how it has shaped you. If it hasn’t produced tangible positive results, change your lens.

What’s your thought about money, women, men, marriage, life, etc? That’s a good place to start.

Personally, my philosophical lens is shaped by Jesus of Nazareth who existed in the flesh over 2000 years ago.

Parenting

You will automatically raise a child the way you were raised if you’re not conscious about making adjustments.

In 2026, find out what works and what doesn’t in raising your child. There’s always a huge difference between intentional parents and those using vibes, feelings and fake sources.

Productivity

You need less, not more. Find the less and proceed.

Prayer

What’s that one area of your life that will affect the rest if there’s divine intervention? That should be your focus this year. Your prayer should centre on that one thing so it can automatically sort the rest.

Personal Development

Make sure you learn something new every week. I won’t say every day, so you don’t feel burdened.

Stop reading or watching junk. Expose your mind to quality information. Read well-edited books, articles and publications.

Delete mobile apps that have become huge distractions. Focus on yourself and elevating your thinking.

Purpose

Purpose is a journey, not a bus stop.

Stay faithful at whatever your hands has currently found doing, give your best, and all you need for the next level will gravitate towards you.

Purpose isn’t hidden somewhere outside of you — it’s in you. Where you are and what you’re doing now (call it purpose in motion) is part of the plan to get you to that grand thing people call purpose.

I don’t want to make this longer. But you can tell me if there’s any aspect I should have touched on.

Let me know if there’s anything you’d like me to write about in 2026.