Focus on What Matters Most as You Plan for 2026 and Beyond
It’s Never Too Late to Plan for 2026 and Beyond (Part 3)
Welcome to another part of our gentle, practical Wednesday series — a space created to help you build a thriving future in your career and business, one kind and consistent step at a time.
This series is for you whether you’re relaunching after a setback, scaling what already works, or quietly pivoting toward something truer. Over the coming Wednesdays, we’ll walk through a proven planning rhythm:
clarify what you want, choose fewer priorities, and take small steps that compound.
Each week blends reflection with action, so you always know what to think about — and what to do next.
If you’d like personalized support at any point, you can explore the resources at www.petergourri.com or book a complimentary planning session here: https://calendly.com/petergourri-coaching/success
Choose Your Big Four
Overwhelm isn’t a personal failing; it’s simply a mismatch between your capacity and your commitments. When too many projects compete for your attention, everything feels urgent — and nothing meaningfully moves.
Focus is a kindness.
By intentionally limiting your active projects, you increase the likelihood that any of them will truly be completed and yield the results you want.
Try This Gentle Planning Practice
Step 1: List every project tugging at your attention.
Don’t censor yourself; capture everything currently occupying your mind.
Step 2: Circle no more than four projects for the next 90 days.
These become your Big Four — the projects you’ll actively move forward.
Step 3: Move everything else to a “later” list.
You won’t lose them; you’ll simply review them monthly to see what’s still relevant.
Step 4: Give each active project a clear name and concise promise.
This ensures you know exactly what “done” looks like.
Example:
Project Name: Refresh Client Onboarding
Project Promise: Clients understand next steps within 10 minutes of signing.
Naming the promise helps you stay anchored in outcomes, not just tasks.
This Week’s Micro-Action (5–15 Minutes)
Block a weekly 20-minute review session to protect your Big Four from scope creep.
This single habit will keep your priorities stable and your progress steady, even on busy weeks.
Set the appointment. Honor it. Adjust gently as needed — the consistency matters more than the duration.
Want a One-Page Project Design Sheet?
If you’d like a simple template to structure each of your Big Four projects, you can download a one-page Project Design sheet at www.petergourri.com.
Your future is built one clear choice, one aligned priority, and one small weekly action at a time. You’re not behind. You’re right on time.
