Why 2026 is the Year of the Mission
- D.e.n.i_C

- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Every January, we perform the same ritual. We treat our lives like a broken machine, trying to "fix" parts of ourselves, -5kg here, a few drinks there, more gym visits, less work, more date nights, less arguing, or better communication, better work-life balance. We treat life like a scale, a constant, exhausting negotiation where "Work" and "Life" are at war.
But lines in the sand are easily washed away by the tide of old habits.
If your perspective doesn't change, you won't have a new year; you’ll just have a repeat of the last one.
The transformation goes beyond merely substituting old or negative habits. The true challenge is in finding something more meaningful, which will naturally lead to the development of a new plan.
So what if we just stop fixing ourselves and start focusing on a higher purpose? What's the point of stopping arguing, losing 5 kg, starting to do sport regularly, starting to spend more time with kids, or stopping eating junk food? Getting rid of "bad habits" only makes sense if we know where it will take us.
How would your New Year's resolution list change if you focus on your life purpose and things that make you profoundly happy and fulfilled?
So... This year... I'm approaching my "list" a bit differently.
This year, I chose to concentrate on actions that will lead to achieving long-term goals.
I decided to stop working and start living.
I’ve realized that when you move with full ownership of your mission, the traditional concept of "work" dissolves. What remains is a life integrated by intention.
To get there, I’ve replaced "resolutions" with a Three-Pillar Architecture.
What triggered this change? It was the realization that entrepreneurship, when done right, isn't a career choice; it’s a spiritual one.
When you stop being a cog in someone else’s machine and take full ownership of your output, the "grind" transforms into a "calling." It no longer feels like labor; it feels like fulfilling a life purpose.
Pillar I: The Mission
This isn't about your job description. It’s about the impact you are here to leave.
The Mission is the bridge where your personal growth meets the world’s needs.
My list for this pillar is quite long and, quite frankly, more ambitious than anything I’ve tackled before. And while I’m not ready to spoil the surprises just yet, I can tell you this:
The Mission for 2026 isn't about doing more, it’s about being more. It’s about deeper coaching, more profound breakthroughs, and creating spaces where people can confront their own "Secret Worlds."
For a long time, I’ve realized that most people are living two lives: the one the world sees, and the "Secret World" they keep locked inside.
The Secret World is that place where your untapped potential, your deepest curiosities, and your unvoiced fears live. It’s the version of you that knows you were meant for more than just "checking boxes" and "getting through the week."
In 2026, my Mission is to stop skimming the surface. I am moving away from standard "performance coaching" and diving into the architecture of these Secret Worlds. Through deeper, more provocative coaching and immersive spaces, I am helping people:
Identify the "Silent Ceiling": The invisible limits you've placed on your own happiness.
Bridge the Gap: Bringing the dreams from your "Secret World" into your daily reality so they are no longer secrets.
Embody the Union: Turning the "work" of intimacy into a sacred practice that feels like a privilege and a source of fuel, rather than an emotional chore.
Pillar II: The Radical Necessity of Pleasure
We’ve been conditioned to think self-care is selfish. I’ve come to see it as the opposite.
The Pleasure pillar focuses on my personal internal joy. There is a radical truth we often ignore: If your goals don't please you, then you will eventually feel the resentment of satisfying someone else’s goals. If your goals don't bring you joy, you will eventually resent the life you've built.
When my own needs are met, I am sharper, more empathetic, and more "awake." By taking care of my goals and well-being first, I am actually increasing my capacity to help you.
This brings me to my 2026 "Adventure Bucket List."
Since 2020, like many of us, I dealt with COVID and post-COVID travel restrictions. Then I restarted slowly, yet I traveled to the same familiar places.
But the world is massive, and my "Secret World", is calling for something new.
2026 isn't just a year for travel; it’s a year for exploration. It’s about crossing off the destinations that have been sitting in the "maybe someday" folder for five years.
Pillar III: Projects
For a Mission to be sustainable, it must serve a higher purpose. My New Year’s resolutions for 2026 are specifically designed to take me toward long-term fulfillment, not just short-term wins.
A Mission needs a capable leader. This pillar is about the deliberate pursuit of discomfort. For a Mission to truly grow, the person behind must keep evolving; therefore, these projects are designed to force me outside of my comfort zone and into the realm of high-level skill acquisition. Whether it’s mastering new technologies, refining my public speaking, or diving into complex psychological frameworks for deeper coaching, these aren't just "hobbies"; they are strategic expansions of my capacity. By sharpening my tools and facing the friction of learning something difficult, I am ensuring that my long-term goals are backed by a version of myself that is more capable, more resilient, and ready to handle the magnitude of the impact I intend to leave.
Your Turn: The Three Pillars
As you look at your own resolutions for 2026, I invite you to stop trying to "balance or fix" your life and start integrating it.
What does your Pleasure list look like when you stop feeling guilty about it?
What is the Mission that would make "work" feel like a privilege?
What projects would push you beyond your comfort zone and help expand your capacity?
The New Year isn't just a change of the calendar; it’s a chance to change the architecture of your existence.
Stay tuned, the adventures, the missions, and the surprises are just beginning.
Let’s define your Three Pillars for 2026 and turn your resolutions into a lasting evolution.



Very well written blog. A real wake-up call for those of us who just live their life. I for myself made huge steps under your guidance in 2025. Reading this piece made me realise that I may not have seen or visited even a small continent of my Secret World. I am more than ready to define my three Pillars and start this journey with You and do whatever it takes to have a real fullfilling life.
Thank you Deni for this encouraging and inspiring input. From my point of view you are absolutely right. If we want really change, transformation and booster for personal development, then it is not sufficient to start with New Year’s resolutions in a way like every year. I for myself started to make a list with things and activities I want to start, I want to stop, I want to intensify and I want to reduce. Now I feel that I have really failed. Easy to identify things I want to do more, only a few I want to reduce or stop. For me a clear evidence that I have not found the right focus until now. Your thoughts and questions…