If your 2026 plans feel completely safe, familiar, and easy to picture…
They probably won’t change much.
Real growth doesn’t come from repeating what already works.
It comes from stretching just beyond what feels comfortable.
That’s why one of the most important planning moves you can make right now is this:
Write a vision for 2026 that makes you a little nervous.
Not panicked.
Not unrealistic.
Just uncomfortable enough to matter.
Why Comfort Keeps You Where You Are
Comfort is convincing.
It sounds like:
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“This is fine for now.”
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“I’ll push later.”
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“At least I know I can handle this.”
And while comfort keeps life manageable, it rarely makes it better.
If your vision only reflects what you already know how to do, your plans will default to maintenance—not momentum.
A Stretch Vision Isn’t About Pressure
Uncomfortable doesn’t mean overwhelming.
It means:
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Choosing goals that require new habits
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Naming desires you’ve been downplaying
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Acknowledging what you actually want—not just what feels responsible
A stretch vision invites growth without demanding perfection.
It gives your planning direction—without turning it into a grind.
How to Write a Vision That Stretches You
Instead of asking, “What feels realistic?”
Try asking:
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What would make me proud a year from now?
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What am I avoiding because it feels intimidating?
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What kind of life would require me to grow into it?
Your answers might feel bold.
That’s the point.
Planning works best when it’s pulling you forward—not keeping you comfortable.
Let Your Planner Support the Stretch
A good planning system doesn’t just help you manage your days.
It helps you:
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Break big visions into doable steps
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Track progress without pressure
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Stay connected to the why behind your work
When your vision stretches you, your planner becomes a bridge—not a burden.
Looking Ahead to 2026
You don’t need a dramatic reinvention.
You don’t need to have every step figured out.
But you do need a vision that asks more of you than staying the same.
Write the version of 2026 that feels just out of reach.
Then plan in a way that helps you grow into it.
Discomfort isn’t a warning sign.
It’s an invitation.
Until next time—you’ve got this.