A Good Idea I think you'll like

Published: Wed, 09/10/25

Updated: Wed, 09/10/25

Aloha Entrepreneurs,

It’s been a tough week saying goodbye to my home and garden, and navigating a short season of being “in between homes.” But as entrepreneurs, we know—the show must go on.

Right now, I’m tucked into a small desk at my daughter’s house while keeping tabs on the progress in my new place. Most days, I don’t have a clue where anything is, and it’s testing my patience—a weakness I know all too well. Still, life has a way of stretching us, reminding us that every challenge is part of the journey.

What about you—what’s been testing you lately?

The “26 Before 26” idea

You know I love to create lists because they’re the one thing that truly helps me accomplish my goals. In my ONE NOTEBOOK SYSTEM I keep all kinds of lists.

These are some of my lists:

Monthly lists
Weekly lists
End-of-month lists
Launch lists
Brain dump lists
Newsletter topics lists
Blog ideas lists
YouTube ideas lists
TBR (to be read) lists

And more…This week, I heard from a colleague who inspired me with a fresh idea that I couldn’t resist trying—and now I want to share it with you.

She calls it “26 Before 26.”

It’s simply this: Write down 26 important things you want to complete by the end of 2025.

Here’s how I interpreted her idea….in just two steps.

Step 1: Start with a Brain Dump: If you’ve used my 90-Day Goals Planner, you know a brain dump is a great way to get your ideas out of your head.

(If you haven’t downloaded this free resource yet, [click here].)

A successful brain dump is just writing down everything you want to happen—without overthinking, editing, or worrying about handwriting. Pretend you’re playing the “first word that pops into your head” game and jot down ideas as fast as you can.

Step 2: Choose Your 26 ideas or actions: Once you’ve finished your brain dump, highlight or pull out 26 actions, goals, or ideas you want to accomplish before the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2025.

It sounds simple, but when I tried it myself, I felt a wave of clarity and confidence. Suddenly, I could see exactly what mattered most for finishing the year strong.

If you’d like a refresher on goal-setting, check out my video on how to set POWER STEPS to make sure you’re setting the right goals that lead to the right results.

Why This Works: Creating your 26 Before ’26 list helps you:

Clear your mind
Focus on what matters most
End the year with momentum and purpose

So grab your notebook, make your brain dump, and see what rises to the top.

I’d love to hear what’s on your 26 Before ’26 list.

Hit reply and let me know—or share how it feels once you’ve made your list!

Until next week,

Gale Bates, Your "BIG BOLD GOALS” Mentor

P.S. Entrepreneurs! Are you building a youtube channel? You might want to check out Alexa Saarenoja's group. I love being in this group with so many great ideas.

mymentorbiz, P.O. Box 760, Kamuela, HI 96743, USA

Unsubscribe | Change Subscriber Options