Before FUBU was a global brand, before the deals, before Shark Tank — there was a moment where I had to reset everything.
I had already taken the risk. I had already mortgaged my house. I was sewing hats at night and selling them during the day. From the outside, it looked like momentum.
But internally?
I was stretched thin, cash was tight, and I realized something important:
Working hard wasn’t the same as moving forward.
I had to stop, look at what was actually working, cut what wasn’t, and rebuild my focus — not because it was a new year, but because continuing the same way would’ve killed the business.
That lesson has followed me ever since.
Because every entrepreneur hits a point where effort alone isn’t enough. You need a reset.
New Year Reflections
A new year doesn’t magically make you successful.
But it does give you a chance to reset.
To pause. To reflect. To refocus.
And if you’re an entrepreneur, that reset isn’t optional—it’s strategic.
Every year, I take time to look at what worked, what didn’t, and what needs to change. Not from a place of guilt or pressure—but from discipline. Because momentum doesn’t come from hustle alone. It comes from clarity.
Start the Year With Clarity, Not Chaos
Too many entrepreneurs start the year running full speed—without direction.
New ideas. New goals. New promises.
But no real plan.
Clarity is your advantage. When you know exactly what you’re building, why you’re building it, and what actually matters, your energy stops getting wasted on distractions.
Before you sprint into the new year, slow down long enough to answer this:
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What deserves more of my time?
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What deserves less?
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What needs to stop altogether?
That’s how momentum starts—with intention.
Evaluate the Past Before You Chase the Future
You can’t build the next chapter if you refuse to review the last one.
Look back at 2025 honestly.
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What worked better than you expected?
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Where did you see real growth?
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What drained your time, money, or focus without giving much back?
This isn’t about beating yourself up—it’s about upgrading your strategy.
Every win holds a lesson.
Every mistake does too.
The entrepreneurs who grow year after year aren’t perfect. They’re reflective.
How I Reset My Goals (Year After Year)
I don’t believe in vague goals.
I believe in written, visible, and repeated goals.
That’s why I use the same discipline every year:
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I write my goals down.
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I revisit them constantly.
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I connect daily actions to long-term vision.
And because so many people kept asking me how I do this, I created a free resource to walk you through it step by step:
👉 Set Goals Like a Shark – Free Download
This isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a practical framework to help you lock in focus, stay disciplined, and move with purpose—especially when motivation fades.
Practical Ways to Build Momentum Fast
Momentum isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things consistently.
Here’s how to kickstart it:
1. Narrow your priorities.
Three core goals beat ten scattered ones—every time.
2. Align habits with goals.
If your daily routine doesn’t support your goals, the goals don’t stand a chance.
3. Track progress weekly.
Momentum compounds when you can see movement—even small wins.
4. Cut what no longer serves you.
Old strategies, old partnerships, old distractions—let them go.
5. Recommit to discipline over motivation.
Motivation comes and goes. Discipline builds results.
Final Thought: Don’t Just Start the Year—Direct It
A new year is more than a clean slate.
It’s an opportunity to lead with intention.
If you want real momentum, don’t rely on resolutions. Rely on systems.
Don’t chase everything. Commit to what matters most.
And if you want a simple, proven way to reset your goals and sharpen your focus, start here:
👉 Download Set Goals Like a Shark (Free)
The year doesn’t decide how successful you’ll be.
You do.
Reset smart. Move with purpose. And go build something meaningful.
— Daymond
