3 Things That Will Matter Most In 2026

Happy New Year!

Good morning,

On Tuesday night we had a really good call, and I want to give you a short recap because what we talked about is going to matter a lot as we move into 2026.

The big theme was simple:

2026 won’t reward the loudest or the fastest.

It will reward the people who can think clearly, communicate well, and deliver real outcomes — consistently.

That’s especially good news for us over 50.

If you want the full summary and replay, it’s available and includes all five predictions we covered. (See link below in PS)

Meanwhile, I want to highlight the top three.

TOP 3 PREDICTIONS FOR 2026

Prediction #1: Experience will outperform speed

Speed is everywhere now.

But judgment, accuracy, completeness, and getting it right the first time are not.

In 2026, more clients will pay for fewer mistakes, better decisions, and calm competence.

The ability to think clearly and deliver clean work is becoming a premium skill.

Prediction #2: Trust becomes a premium asset

Clients aren’t just buying output anymore.

They’re buying confidence — someone who communicates clearly, follows through, and feels steady to work with.

Trust is quietly becoming one of the highest-paid skills in the market.

Prediction #3: AI will be everywhere — but the winners won’t be the most technical

The winners won’t be the people chasing dozens of tools.

They’ll be the people who use AI to:

• think better
• communicate better
• create faster
• deliver higher-quality outcomes

AI doesn’t replace your experience.

It multiplies it.

THE BIG TAKEAWAY

All three of these point to the same conclusion:

2026 will reward people who combine real experience, modern tools, and a simple, repeatable system.

So what do you do with that?

Here’s a simple framework to start the year strong.

THE 3 STEPS FOR YOUR 2026 SUCCESS

Step 1: Create (or update) a great profile

In 2026, your profile is more than a bio — it’s your first trust signal.

A great profile does three things quickly:

• makes your value obvious
• shows you’re dependable and easy to work with
• positions your experience as an advantage, not a history lesson

This week’s goal:

Make sure your headline and first few lines clearly say who you help, what you do, and what outcome you create.

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If you’d like help with Step 1 — and want to see a quiet opportunity we’re offering right now — you can take a look here.

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Step 2: Master the 15-minute proposal

One of the fastest ways to build momentum in 2026 is to stop spending an hour on one proposal and start sending strong proposals consistently.

You don’t need perfection.

You need a repeatable system that helps you write quickly and still sound like a real human being.

That’s why we use our “7 Elements of a Good Proposal” approach.

It gives you structure, keeps your tone confident, and prevents the rambling that kills response rates.

This week’s goal:

Send five proposals using the same structure — and refine based on real replies, not overthinking.

Step 3: Build momentum (small and steady)

Momentum doesn’t come from big leaps.

It comes from simple actions you repeat until the market starts responding.

Just focus on these three each week — and you’ll be amazed what changes in 30–60 days.

Weekly momentum targets:

• 5 proposals per week
• publish 1 relevant portfolio item
• create 1 Project Catalog offer

FINALLY

2026 is not the year you need to become someone else.

It’s the year you package what you already know in a way the market can recognize — and then show up consistently.

And if you ever catch yourself wondering, “Is it too late for me?”

Please hear this clearly.

It’s not too late.
In many ways, this is exactly your time.

Quick question — hit reply and tell me:

1 = profile
2 = proposals
3 = momentum

Just reply with 1, 2, or 3 and I’ll send you one simple next step to make it easier.

PS: For members, the replay and written summary include the other two predictions we didn’t cover here. If you haven’t watched it yet, it’s worth your time. Click here.