About this episode
Send a textSetting Goals for 2026 | Focus, Discipline & One Lane at a TimeIn today’s episode, I’m breaking down how I’m approaching goal setting for 2026 — and why this year is all about focus over overload.If you’ve followed my content for a while, you already know I’m big on writing goals down and being intentional about what I’m working toward. Over the years, journaling and planning completely changed how I approached my career, fitness, and finances — and it helped me realize something important:👉 Stacking too many goals slows progress.In this episode, I reflect on: • What worked (and didn’t work) with my 2025 goals • Why trying to do too much at once held me back • The lessons I’m carrying into 2026Then I walk through my three focused goals for 2026, covering: • Career: Locking in on one certification (RHCSA) • Personal: Getting down to 200 lbs through consistency • Financial: Making intentional progress paying down debtThis episode is about clarity, discipline, and choosing one lane at a time — not perfection.🛒 My Amazon Store:Books + gear to level up in tech:👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/debtfreeinitwmike📬 The Log Files Newsletter:Real tips to break into IT.👉 https://thelogfiles.beehiiv.com/subscribe⸻#CCNA #NetworkingLabs #CiscoLabs #ITCareer #debtfreeinit 💡 Have a question or a topic suggestion? Drop it in the comments or email me at Debtfreeinit@gmail.com!🌐 Connect with me:📸 Instagram | 🎥 TikTok | 👍 Facebook: @DebtFreeInIT🔗 Website: http://debtfreeinitwithmike.com📌 If this helped you, drop a comment and let me know — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone trying to break into tech 💻Support the Channel: cash.app/$DebtFreeinIT*This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission*****************************************Listen to Debt Free in IT w/ Mike******************************************Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: Debt Free In IT w/ MikeGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Website: www.debtfreeinitwithmike.comFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email Debtfreeinit@gmail.comMusic provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/vi35vlFollow me on Social Media (When you add me, inbox me and say What's Up!)IG: @debtfreeinitTikTok: @debtfreeinitLinkedin: Michael BowdenSupport the show