Building a Decade of Consistency: Beyond the Year, Into the Legacy
As we step into 2026, there’s that familiar surge of New Year energy. Everyone’s fired up to tackle new goals, and that’s fantastic. But before we get swept into the momentum of January, I want to invite you to think bigger. Not just about this year, but about the decade you’re building.
Staying consistent for an entire decade is absolutely possible, but it requires more than motivation. Motivation will fade. It always does. What keeps you anchored over 10 or 20 years are the values that matter long after the excitement of a new year wears off.
What values do you hold that are strong enough to guide you for the long haul?
When your mindset is focused on this year alone, it’s easy to chase quick wins. There’s nothing wrong with that. Quick wins feel good. They build momentum. They show progress.
But the challenge is real:
Quick wins don’t always last. And they often lead to restarting every January.
A decade mindset looks different.
If you’re building for ten years, you’re embracing the long game. You’re thinking about legacy, about who you’re becoming, about the values that shape you, and the people who will be impacted by your growth. You’re choosing ownership and accountability, not because they’re easy, but because they’re necessary.
Is it challenging? Absolutely.
Thinking in decades requires patience. It requires honesty. It requires holding the long view while still staying present. But the payoff is unmatched.
You’re not just building a quick sprint. You’re building something that shapes who you become over the next decade.
And that kind of growth is worth it.
To close this out, I want to leave you with a few deeper questions. Questions that deserve your time and attention:
What’s one area of your life where you’ve been settling for quick wins, and how might that be holding you back from long-term growth?
When you imagine yourself 10 years from now, what would you regret not starting today?
What kind of legacy do you want to leave, and what uncomfortable changes might you need to make now to get there?
If these questions stir something in you, if they make you think or reconsider or see your life differently, then you’re exactly the kind of person we’d love to grow with inside Growdie. Because all year long, we are doing the reps that build a legacy. And we would be honored to walk that journey with you. 💯