Mind of a Maker
A daily blog inspired by Matthew Dicks
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.”
To become better at something, you have to practice. What better way to become a better writer and storyteller than to practice by making a habit of writing daily?
In this daily blog, we’ll discuss Maker-related topics as well as what inspires projects, including YouTube videos, Movies, TV Shows, Disney, Star Wars, LEGO, Books, and more. Everything is on the table, and nothing is off-limits.
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How Ali Abdaal’s Goal Framework Changed How I Plan My Business
I’ve always struggled with how to set goals.
Well, more accurately, I’ve always struggled with setting super high goals, waiting to the last minute to do anything about them, then failing miserably. Part of it was trying to figure out what my “5 year plan” was, but not knowing what that meant for today.
Before you set your 2026 goals, let me save you some time and share what worked for me in 2025 (and how I’m approaching 2026).
3 Things You Need To Do To Dominate 2026
Every January, most people look back at the last year, decide they want a better next year, and make New Year’s resolutions to be better.
The problem? By February 1, all of those resolutions have gone out the window.
To ensure that you actually dominate 2026 and it doesn’t become “just another year,” we’re going to pull back to reflect on 2025 now and make a plan to dominate 2026 (way ahead of everyone else).