The Joe Reis Show Freestyle Fridays - To Succeed in 2026, Use December Wisely!
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Nov 28, 2025 As December approaches, it’s time to stop procrastinating and start planning for success in the new year. Explore how to prioritize scary tasks and reflect on your achievements from the past year. Discover the power of AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT for goal execution. Learn the value of a focused approach, inspired by Warren Buffett's method of prioritizing key goals. Embrace the challenge and use December wisely to make 2026 your most successful year yet!
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Tour Mode Versus Deep Work
- Joe describes alternating between 'tour mode' and 'work mode' to protect deep focus time.
- He plans tours in fall and reserves early year and summer for deep work and family time.
Plan December To Own Next Year
- Use December to inventory your year and plan the work that truly moves the needle for 2026.
- Build a concrete execution plan now instead of waiting for January 1st.
Prioritize The Needle-Moving Work
- The 20/80 Pareto concept highlights that a small portion of your work produces most results.
- Prioritize the tasks that are scary and procrastinated because they likely drive the most impact.