How much I was looking forward to writing about this yearâs motto! đ I love it, though I still need to grow into it. đ Itâs like a bowl that will fill itself over the course of the year. You decide what goes into it. Your motto is the gatekeeper.
BIG! How I will bring this motto to life in 2026
Dream BIG!
When I was a child, my father used the traditional method of motivating us by instilling fear. He painted a dark picture of my future. âYouâll end up cleaning houses!â was something he regularly told me. In an academic household like ours, that was the equivalent of failing.
At school, we were never taught to dream big. Perhaps teachers would encourage big dreams if you were an exceptional overachiever.
Hence, dreaming big never occurred to me as a child. But better late than never! I will work on my BIG dreams in 2026! đ
Take BIG steps!
I took big steps when I had support. When my parents held my hands while I took my first steps. When my father coached and trained me to ride a bike.
As an adult, with the support of trainers, coaches, and mentors, I started dreaming BIG because they saw potential in me that I hadnât recognized yet. They encouraged and valued me. They made me doubt my beliefs, pushed me to take the next step, and gave me a kick in the butt when I needed it.
This year, I am seeking support to help me achieve my BIG dream and take BIG steps in my business.
Learn BIG lessons!
BIG steps come with BIG lessons. I will experiment, experience setbacks, and have my doubts. However, new insights will help me refocus. Thatâs what Iâm looking forward to.
What do people need that I love and am good at doing? What exactly do they need? Who would pay for it? I look forward to discovering my ikigai.
Whatâs your motto for 2026?
