There’s a moment that happens every year.
It’s not in January. It’s not at the big kick-off meeting. It’s usually somewhere between the chaos of autumn and the sprint towards Christmas.
Everything slows down just enough for the noise to drop. And in that space, if you’re willing to listen, the future gets loud.
For some people, it’s a walk.
For others, a late night with a notebook and a cup of tea.
The question that always seems to surface is this:
“Is next year going to be any different?”
And most of the time, the honest answer is… not if we don’t make it.
Right now is the time when the foundations of 2026 are actually being set.
Not in January.
Now.
Quietly.
You don’t need to overhaul everything.
You just need to give yourself the space to think clearly before the rush takes over.
James