Resolutions are for people who want to feel bad in February. Directional indicators are for builders.
Look. It’s that time of year when everyone posts their resolutions. “I’m going to save $500 a month.” “I’m going to pay off my credit cards.” “I’m going to finally start that business.” And then February comes, life happens, and suddenly you’re a failure.
Not me. I don’t set resolutions. I set wealth mindset goals. Specifically, what I call Directional Indicators of Financial Intention (DIFIs). Let me explain.
Wealth Mindset Goals Are Not Goals
Here’s what the traditional goal-setting industry doesn’t want you to understand: goals are binary. You either hit them or you don’t. Success or failure. That’s a loser’s framework.
Directional Indicators are different. They’re about trajectory, not destination. Did I move toward my wealth mindset goals? Then I succeeded. How far? Doesn’t matter. As I’ve explained before, we’re playing a different game.
My DIFIs For 2026
Let me share my personal Directional Indicators so you can see how this works:
DIFI #1: Increase alignment with wealth consciousness. Notice I didn’t say “make more money.” That’s specific and measurable. That’s a trap. Instead, I’m focusing on feeling aligned with abundance. If I feel abundant, I’m succeeding. Consequently, every morning I wake up grateful, I’ve hit my indicator.
DIFI #2: Expand my value extraction capacity. This isn’t about income. It’s about positioning myself to capture value when it appears. If opportunity shows up, I want to be ready. And if it doesn’t? I was still in position. Victory either way.
DIFI #3: Optimize relationship leverage. Not “network more.” That’s measurable. Instead, I’m optimizing the quality of my connections relative to their strategic utility. Quality is subjective. I define success.
Why This Works
The wealth mindset goals framework is unfalsifiable by design. When you can’t fail, you can only learn. When you can only learn, you’re always growing. When you’re always growing, you’re winning.
My DoorDash earnings were down this month. But my directional alignment with future prosperity? Up. Way up.
Stay liquid. Stay directional. Stay dangerous.
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