Ever get that feeling of "senioritis" in December? The days get shorter, the holidays get closer, and the temptation to mentally check out and just "drift" until the new year is real. But what if that drift is costing you your momentum for next year? In this Solo Sunday episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on why the most successful entrepreneurs use this time not to slow down, but to decide. Inspired by a powerful conversation with an upcoming guest, Brian breaks down why the opposite of drifting is deciding, and how the choices you make right now are what truly set the stage for a breakout year. If you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack instead of playing catch-up, this episode is your catalyst.
✨ Why This Matters for You
This isn't just another end-of-year reflection. It's a strategic advantage:
- Gain a Competitive Edge: While everyone else is coasting, you’ll be making the key decisions that create unstoppable momentum for Q1.
- Take Control of Your Future: Your results in six months are a direct consequence of the decisions you make today. This episode shows you how to be intentional about it.
- Escape the "New Year's Resolution" Trap: Stop waiting for a magical date on the calendar. Brian shows you how to use the natural rhythm of this month to build your future self, starting now.
- Turn Downtime into "Up-Time": The natural holiday slowdown isn't a time to drift; it's a gift of space to think, strategize, and decide without the usual daily noise.
📝 Key Takeaways
- Next Year Starts Now. The entrepreneurs who crush it in January and February didn't get lucky; they used December to make pivotal decisions.
- The Opposite of Drifting is Deciding. Drifting is passive; deciding is an act of creation. You must consciously choose to decide on your direction, identity, and actions for the year ahead.
- Success Has a Delay. The life and business you have today are the results of choices made long ago. The decisions you make this week will determine where you are months from now.
- Decide Who You Will Be. The most important decision isn't just what you'll do, but who you'll be. Define the identity of the person who achieves your 2026 goals, and start living as them now.
- Decide What to Leave Behind. Making powerful decisions also means choosing what habits, mindsets, and projects are not coming with you into the new year.
🚀 Put It Into Action
This week, use the gift of this "slower" season to make one powerful decision:
- Where in your business or life are you currently "drifting" instead of deciding? Acknowledge it.
- Make one concrete decision about who you will be in 2026. What is a core trait of that identity? (e.g., "I am a founder who executes without hesitation.")
- Decide on one thing—a habit, a project, a mindset—that you are officially leaving behind before the new year. Write it down and commit to it.
🔗 Stay Connected
- Subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode
- Connect with Brian on Instagram @imetbrian
- Share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to stop drifting and start deciding
📣 Special Thanks and Shout Out to a Brilliant Creator!
A huge thank you and shout out to Andrew Safnauer for the incredible conversation that inspired this episode! Brian was so fired up after their chat about the power of decision-making that he knew he had to share the core message with you. You'll get to hear the full, amazing interview with Andrew on December 20th in episode #1336. Get ready, because his story and mindset are going to blow you away
