5 Steps to Start Your Year Strong

Описание: You never have to recover from a strong start, and taking time now to set the tone for the year ahead will pay off in dividends. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his 5-step process for starting each new year strong, from looking back at the past 12 months to casting a vision for the months ahead. For more of this content and some dedicated time to work on your own strong start, join us on January 5!

Episode Recap:
You never have to recover from a strong start (0:00)
Your growth is your responsibility (3:37)
How do we balance taking responsibility and trusting God’s will? (5:25)
5 steps for starting strong in 2026 (10:07)
1. Reflection: Look back at how 2025 went (12:47)
2. Vision: Look forward to who you could become (17:53)
3. Action: Establish habits, rhythms, and activities (22:51)
4. Destination: Pray for the things you can’t control (26:30)
5. Elimination: Decide what you want to leave in 2025 (28:09)
Join us on January 5 to walk through our Start Strong planning activity (30:40)

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