I started this week with a lot of drive and intensity. Then today, the CEO asked me to work on something that required effort, but didn’t feel like it would move the needle in a meaningful way. That’s when I noticed my false identity showed up: “Just work harder. Put in the hours. Be useful.” But underneath that was a deeper truth. I don’t actually thrive on activity. I thrive on meaning. On work that creates leverage, direction, and real impact. Today felt uncomfortable because my old identity wanted to stay loyal to busyness, while my real identity was asking a different question: "Does this actually make a difference?" That tension was the signal. Curious where others are noticing this gap between activity and impact this week.

The link below is to the Identity Spreadsheet that I mentioned on the call. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12xWmv9BsIppYUYoSSGNt6zVSczRviERjDFaPsdcPXFE/edit?usp=sharing Page 1 is the Truth Prompt Page 2-4: Frame, Floor, and Focus. Add your goals and measure backward. You can share with the group or keep it to yourself to measure your progress.

Based on everything you know about me, generate an image a famous person, living, dead or fictional, that symbolizes best my personality. Let's see what shows up. Pretty funny what shows up in ChatGPT anyways. What is yours?

You’ll see this phrase on my LinkedIn this week: “Identity isn’t something I create — it’s something I return to.” Here’s what I’ll add just for you. I’ve learned that identity shows up most clearly under pressure — when we’re forced to choose, speak honestly, or act with courage rather than comfort. Last year, while leading a year-long Bible reading group, I watched commitment reveal itself quickly.Courage took longer. It always does. Right now, this is where my own identity feels anchored — exercising courage, not just understanding it. So I’m curious: When pressure shows up, what do you tend to return to — habit, role, or identity? - Which one takes the most courage for you right now? Drop a thought below. Even naming it counts.

In the spirit of Ben Hardy, attached is my January 1-Pager. I have been utilizing AI to facilitate the goal setting, review, and 1-Page generation process. It is becoming less time consuming to thoughtfully review the past month and set goals for the coming month. For me, 2026 is all about identity. I'm noticing a couple of things: 1. It's harder to have measurable goals when identity is my target 2. Despite 1. my productivity is more consistent. Looking forward to the rest of 2026. If you have a 1-pager for January, feel free to share it.