How to Set Your 2026 Goals Now (Yes Now!)

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It's November 2025; why wait for January resolutions that fizzle?

Recorded just before Thanksgiving 2025, Dr. Mike Woo-Ming urges physicians to ditch January goal-setting chaos and start now for a powerhouse 2026. Drawing from his experience building multiple seven-figure businesses, he explains why early planning reduces pressure, leverages seasonal lulls, and builds unstoppable momentum.

Review 2025 like a patient chart: symptoms (what drained you?), labs (numbers and ROI), diagnosis (patterns to fix), prognosis (where you're headed if nothing changes). Define 2-3 vital outcomes: specific, measurable, emotionally charged. Use the next six weeks for a jumpstart: fix bottlenecks, map content, or validate offers. Subtract energy-drainers like low-margin services or endless courses. Build a support system: accountability partners, mentors, or masterminds. End with a "simple wins" plan—3-5 consistent actions for January.

Whether scaling a business or starting one, this episode delivers actionable steps to treat your career like "You Inc." Plus, get the scoop on Dr. Pod Fest 2026—a capped, high-value event for physician creators. Stop reacting; start dominating your year early.

1. Conduct a 2025 Year-End Self-Review: Treat it like a patient chart—note symptoms (drains/energy leaks), labs (revenue, ROI, time blocks), diagnosis (patterns to retire/scale), and prognosis (2026 trajectory if unchanged). This clarity helps business owners refine offers and aspiring entrepreneurs pinpoint niches for a strong start.

2. Launch a 6-Week Pre-2026 Jumpstart: Fix one bottleneck, map 90 days of content, update an offer, or build a lead magnet. For new entrepreneurs: pick a niche, create a landing page, choose one content channel, and have 5 real conversations. Lay the runway now for January takeoff.

3. Subtract Drainers & Build Support: Ditch low-profit services, unused marketing channels, perfectionism, or course-hoarding. Create space for wins by subtracting what doesn't serve. Then scaffold success: find an accountability partner, hire a mentor, join a mastermind, set up minimal tech (AI, email, scheduler), and track one weekly metric like leads or revenue.

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