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Monthly edition “UP ONLY” №23

19 April 2026 • Newsletter • no comments

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Monthly edition “UP ONLY” №22

4 March 2026 • Newsletter • no comments

Hello!👋

Not long ago, I spoke with the owner of several thriving companies who told me he struggled to find young people who really want to work. He was hoping to rejuvenate his team—whose average age is around 50—but kept hearing, “Hard-working young people just don’t exist anymore.” And he wasn’t the first to share this concern.

Monthly edition 21

1 February 2026 • Newsletter • no comments

7 Steps to Setting Goals That Actually Work

This is not just another article about goals.

This is a practical e‑magazine designed to help you move from thinking to doing. Whether you are building a business, changing your career, or simply wanting more clarity in life, these 7 steps will help you turn intention into action.

Read it slowly. Apply it immediately.

STEP 1 OF 7: WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS

Start by creating a big list of all your possible goals.

Write them down on paper or in a digital document. At this stage, do not worry about how you will achieve them. Just let them exist.

As you write, think about:

Your current goals and the goals you once gave up on
What you want to have, what you want to do, and who you want to be
Goals related to:
- Health
- Self‑improvement
- Work and business
- Relationships
- Money
- Experiences
- Happiness and fulfillment

📌 Keep this list in a safe place.
Add new goals whenever inspiration strikes.

If you already know your top three goals, you may skip this step.

STEP 2 OF 7: PICK YOUR TOP THREE GOALS

Look at your big list and choose the three goals you want most of all.

Your strongest goals usually share these qualities:

Just thinking about them gives you energy and excitement
They help not only you, but also other people
You feel a strong desire to work on them
They are BIG and meaningful

These three goals represent your focus.

STEP 3 OF 7: PICK ONE GOAL TO START WITH

You now have three important goals.

👉 Choose one to begin with. This is not about abandoning the others. It is about concentration.

Progress accelerates when your energy is focused.

Are you a manager or a fireman?

STEP 4 OF 7: TAKE ONE ACTION TOWARD GOAL #1

Example goal:

“I want to have an income of 6,000 EUR per month.”

Every big goal is achieved through many small action steps.

The moment you take one small step today, several things happen:

You stop overthinking and start acting
You learn how easy or challenging the goal really is
You create momentum
You end the day with progress

Examples of Small Action Steps:

Write one paragraph
Make one phone call or send one email
Look up one piece of information
Pay a small amount of money related to the goal
Spend 10 focused minutes working on the goal

❓ **What is one small action you can take today toward this goal?**

STEP 5 OF 7: DECIDE THE EXACT TIME

Goals fail when actions are vague.

Instead of saying “I’ll do it later”, decide: 🕒 What exact time today will you take this action step?

Write it down. When the time comes, act—no negotiations.

STEP 6 OF 7: WHICH OF THESE BARRIERS MIGHT STOP YOU FROM TAKING ACTIONS

Answer these questions:

I may lose my motivation;
I’ll get too busy;
I’ll realize it is too hard to do;
I’ll get distracted;
I worry I will create a problem if I act today;
I will forget;
No barrier, i will not be stopped.

Which of these solutions will handle your barrier?

I will find good reasons to do the action steps until I am motivated;
I will ignore or remove all distractions;
I won’t let fear stop me;
I will set a reminder so I won’t forget.
I ‘ll just get it done right now;
I’ll make it go right

STEP 7 OF 7

As a result of taking one Action Step today, which of these benefits will be most valuable to you?

I will stop thinking and planning and will start making some progress;
I’ll take more control of my success;
I will replace worry with action;
I will be able to estimate how much work the goal will require
I will end today with complete step forward

Source: Our friends from tipsforsuccess.org

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Monthly edition “UP ONLY” №20

14 December 2025 • Newsletter • no comments

Welcome to the last edition of the year! December is the month of reckoning. It’s time for the final sprint.

When we approach the finish line of a year, it’s natural to slow down the pace. But right now, in these final weeks, lies the greatest energy. Think about it: What is that little thing that can change your result from “good” to “excellent”? Which one meeting, one call, or one decision can catapult you into the new year with new momentum?

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve achieved 100% of your goals or only 50%. What matters is how you’ll use the remaining time. Don’t wait for January 1st to start. Start now! Use December as a springboard – clean up, finish the unfinished, give thanks, delegate, and take that bold action you never had time for. Because if you finish strong, you’ll start even stronger.

Steps for turning dreams into an action plan

Step 1: Review and something more (The lessons of 2025)

Take a sheet of paper and divide it into three columns:

ACHIEVEMENTS: Every victory, big or small.
FAILURES (Lessons): Everything that didn’t work out.
THE REASON: Why did it happen? (without emotions, rumors and biases, but find the real “WHY” absolutely objectively). What did you do or you did not do, but you had to do it?

The key is in the third column. Success leaves traces, and failure – invaluable lessons. Understand the system behind your results. What works and what needs to be removed? Everything you learned in 2025 is your strongest capital for 2026.

Step 2: Define the “end result” for 2026

We know that focusing on the process without a clear end result leads to demotivation. Forget vague goals like “I want to be more successful” or “to earn more.”

Name the Result: The end result must be measurable and in a final state.

Not: “To write more.”
Yes: “To complete the first draft of my book by October 31, 2026.”

In harmony with dynamics (spheres of life): Make sure your End Result is in harmony with four key areas of your life:

Personal: How do you want to feel? (Health, Energy, Skills)
Family/Relationships: What contribution will you make? (Time, Quality of connection)
Professional/Business: What will you achieve and how will it affect the business and team? (Revenue, Projects, Role)
Social/Mission: What effect will you have on the world? (Giving)

When your end result is clear and harmonious, you automatically create energy and desire for action.

Step 3: Consistency

Every small victory is a step “Only Up.” Don’t underestimate the power of consistency. This is the secret of people who change their lives not on January 1st, but every day.

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Section: Questions for motivation and reflection

December is the month to stop for a moment and ask yourself. Use these questions to take stock and motivate yourself for the new start:

Annual Review: Did you succeed?

Did you manage to optimize at least one of the processes in your work over the past year? (Did you find a way to do something faster, with better quality, or with less effort?)
Did you overcome yourself at least once? (When did you do something that scared you or seemed impossible? Write down the moment.)
What is your biggest achievement that wasn’t in your initial plan? (Often the best things happen outside our plans. Appreciate your flexibility.)
What did you learn about yourself when you faced failure? (What new strong character trait did you discover?)
Which person changed your direction the most over the last 12 months? (Send them gratitude. Inspiration is a two-way process.)

Looking toward 2026: Setting the direction

If you only had three hours of work per day, what is the one thing you would do to achieve your end result? (This is your main priority.)
What is the skill that, if you acquire it in the new year, will make all other goals easier? (Invest in it.)