This is a follow-up to the 2025 annual review with a tighter set of constraints for 2026.
Think of these as constraints, not goals.
Pillar 1: Focused Leverage (Work + Creation)
Intent: Fewer bets. Deeper conviction.
In practice:
- Select primary product/platform bet
- Multiple experiments and exploration
- No building without explicit discovery inputs
- GTM conversations before code
2026 question: “What’s the smallest system I can build that compounds my edge?”
Pillar 2: Sustainable Energy (Health + Inner Life)
Intent: Train for longevity, not ego.
In practice:
- Yoga + strength are non-negotiables
- Recovery and injury prevention are first-class metrics
- Protein, sleep, steps stay boring and stable
- Periodize effort instead of grinding all year
2026 question: “Does this give me energy 10 years from now?”
Pillar 3: Compounding Relationships (Family, Friends, Community)
Intent: Depth over breadth.
In practice:
- Ritualize family time (not ad hoc)
- Invest in 5-7 builder/operator relationships
- Join or form one relevant community
- Fewer one-offs, more continuity
2026 question: “Who am I becoming by proximity?”