How to use this:
Copy and paste this into your Notes app. There’s no "right" way to do this and no boss looking over your shoulder. Just grab a cuppa, find a quiet 20 minutes, and be honest with yourself. If you have a mate or loved one you think would benefit from this, share it with them as well!
A few of the TradeMutt Team listened to the same podcast and drew inspiration for this piece from Chris Williamson - The Modern Wisdom Podcast
1. THE REARVIEW MIRROR (2025 Review)
Looking back on the year that was. What worked, what broke, and what needs fixing?
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The Honest Truth: How did 2025 actually go for you? (Out of 10).
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The Wins: What went well? What are you proud of pulling off?
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The Blow-outs: What went sideways or didn't go to plan?
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The Lessons: Why did those things go wrong, and what did they teach you so you don’t repeat the mistake?
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The Engine Room: What habit or routine actually kept you on track this year?
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High Value Time: What are the best ways you spent your time? How do you get more of that in 2026?
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The Circle: Who were the legends that had your back or inspired you this year? How do you spend more time with them?
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Unfinished Business: What did you mean to get done but didn't? Is it still worth doing, or is it time to bin it?
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The Handbrake: What are the biggest time-wasters in your life right now? How do you cut them out?
2. THE HIGHLIGHT REEL (Memories)
The stuff that made the year worth living. Don’t overthink it, first thing that comes to mind.
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Best Surprise:
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Tastiest Feed:
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Top New Experience:
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All-Time Weekend:
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Best New Connection:
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Favourite Spot/Town Visited:
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Best Adventure:
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Best New Mate:
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Best Gig/Event:
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Favourite Song/Artist on Repeat:
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A Quote or Piece of Advice that Stuck:
- Best Conversation:
3. THE BLUEPRINT (2026 Planning)
Setting the site map for the year ahead. What are we building?
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The "No Regrets" Test: Imagine you're an old person (85+) looking back on your life. Now finish this sentence "In 2026, I wish I had....?
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The Daily Grind: What small things make your day go great? What things make them go to hell?
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The Busy Trap: What are you doing that feels productive but is actually just spinning your wheels?
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The Ideal Day: If you had a "perfect" normal Tuesday, what would it look like from waking up to hitting the sack?
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The Hard Chat: What conversations have you been putting off that you need to have?
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The Commitment: What’s one habit you’re starting, and one you’re dropping?
4. FINAL INSPECTION
Wrapping it all up.
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Success Defined: It’s Dec 31st, 2026. What needs to have happened for you to call this year a massive win?
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The Person in the Mirror: Who do you need to become to make the above success happen?
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Advice to Self: Knowing what you know now, what would you tell yourself 12 months ago? (Keep this in mind, because you probably still need to hear it today).
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NOTES & RANDOM THOUGHTS... (Use this space for anything else rattling around in your head.)
