2026: I Think I’m Onto Something

Well, 2026 is here. Whether you like it or not.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling really optimistic about this year. I know, I probably say that every year. Anyone who knows me probably thinks I have it out for every year, but this one feels different. I can’t really explain why. It just does.

The last few years felt like building things and seeing what sticks. Trying ideas. Letting some die. Holding onto others longer than I should’ve. A lot of experimenting. This year doesn’t feel like that. This year feels clear. Like I finally see the path forward. Now it’s just rinse and repeat.

This year is strictly about consistency.

I feel like I’m right on the edge of making something really cool. For the first time, people are starting to reach out and say they see it too. “Keep it up.” “You’re onto something.” That validation is freeing when you’ve felt it internally the whole time. I can finally breathe knowing I’m not the only one who feels it. I’m no longer just that freak who thinks he’s better than the system. I’m starting to feel like someone who can actually show others that breaking free is possible.

For the past few years, I’ve used the same template to analyze how my year has been. It’s honestly been one of the best tools I’ve ever used. It forces me to slow down and check in with myself. It helps me make sure I’m becoming the person I’ve always said I wanted to be.

It’s cool as shit to go back and read old answers. You see how different your headspace was. Things that felt so important at the time don’t even matter anymore. You realize how much you’ve shed. You notice patterns, some that stuck, some that were temporary, some that were just noise. Life knocks you off course so easily and this helps bring things back into focus.

After looking back at the last few years, the things that keep showing up are the things that matter most to me. If you want to use the template too, I’ve shared it here (go to "Guides & Tools", scroll down and click "Access Tool" under "Annual Reflection Template"). Only fill out what actually matters to you. This isn’t meant to beat yourself up over. It’s just awareness. I usually look at the year overall, career, family, relationship, friends, and where I want to go.

One of my main goals this year is to run a marathon.

I don’t really know why that matters to me. I’ve never seen myself as a distance runner, which is probably exactly why I’m doing it. The fear is the point. I want to know what my mind does under physical stress. Do I quit? Do I panic? Or do I put my head down and keep going?

A marathon feels like a lesson in preparation, belief, and doing something that once felt impossible. Wish me luck. I’ll need your support as we all know running fucking sucks. I’ll share more once I’m in it. Standby.

This is also the year I stop overthinking what’s working.

My blog , which is really just my journal, got over 40 views in the first 24 hours of my last post. That is everything. What do I have to say that people actually care about? I don’t know. I just write what’s in my head. It’s a place for me to process, and for you to see the thoughts I wrestle with. Sometimes it’s relatable. Sometimes it probably sounds like a sob story. It’s not. It just takes someone willing to show their inner world.

Then there’s my email list. I’ve been lacking a bit. Emailing friends and family feels weird. I never want to sound like a scam. The second my email ends up in your spam folder, I’ve failed both of us. I’m working to make sure what I send is worth opening, whether you care about real estate or not. We all have creative brains. We all want to escape the rat race. Sometimes it helps knowing you’re not alone.

And lastly there are my videos. Walkthroughs. TikTok rants. Experiments. I’m very clearly in an awkward phase. Things feel clunky. I’m figuring it out as I go. It feels like puberty. My voice is squeaky and my balls are starting to drop. I’m still finding my rhythm. Thanks to anyone who doesn’t judge the mess and just sees me trying. I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m getting there slowly but surely. I know I’m onto something. I just need time.

If this blog did anything, I hope it made you think about your own last few years. Not with guilt. Just curiosity. This content isn’t for everyone, and that’s fine. If you made it this far, it’s probably for you.

I hope you have a great 2026. I’ll be on my journey, and I’m glad to be part of yours.

With love,

GiorDior