My Three Words to Power Success in 2026

Here are my three words to guide me this year.

Discover. Explore. Create.

I just came back from a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. I know! Your immediate thought is “Vegas,” The Strip and gambling.  Most always when people asked where we were going, I would say, “Nevada” to visit family. Correct answer but not very specific geographically. Yet, this was the easiest way to keep the focus. To direct attention to the purpose and goal of the trip and not be distracted by the bright lights and tinsel. 

“Amazing photo. It captures the energy of the city and the serenity of nature.” – MK.

Juxtapositions

These juxtapositions interest me. Energy and serenity co-existing in a chaotic world of change.

In Vegas, we discovered residential communities, ethnic enclaves, and a variety of food choices that were far removed from the Vegas Glitter and Vegas pricing. Resident family members were excited to show off Red Rock Canyon, a place of natural beauty and hiking and touring trails. 

We explored the mountains, and desert like conditions, experienced rain brought by relatives who have a solid track record of rainmaking across deserts. Just looking up, we could see snow in the not very distant mountains. Serenity without leaving Las Vegas itself. We took the time to explore all that was around us. Some landmarks  were obvious. Some things that inspired us were less visible but equally impactful.

I created a small body of photographic work to show off some of the places and moods of greater Las Vegas and you can see them here.

My Three Words

“My three words” is my annual setting of parameters to guide my actions throughout the New Year. An intentional part of my New Year preparation that has proven to be far more effective and sustaining than any New Year’s resolution has ever delivered. This is my 10th anniversary year for participation in a ritual that I continually thank Chris Brogan for teaching me. If you haven’t done this, do try to set words to guide your year. I am pleased with the process and my results and can pinpoint various successes in my life, my goals, and my business plans tied to the words I’ve used.

DISCOVER

Discover this is a year to be totally open-minded to everything that crosses our paths. In some cases we have no choice. The noise, the politics, the shrill armed camps of thought seek to fence us into one side or another. Rather than choose sides I am open to discover the positives and negatives of things as they arise. Being open to discover new things allows me to experience new meaningful interactions. Discovery leads to exploration.

EXPLORE

Explore is taking these new discoveries and digging deeper. Discerning the true full benefits, risks, and liabilities of choosing one path or another. Exploration is what used to happen with in-depth journalism and reliable independent unbiased news reporting. Because it is more difficult to find these days, the onus is upon each of us to truly look at the differing opinions and determine what is true.

Explore represents my opportunity to deeper awareness of the here and now and being present and open to what’s around me explore satisfies my curiosity and to have something to show for it and outcome for me is creating whether it’s art communication platforms business successes that’s an integral part of what’s important to me being productive and giving back.

CREATE

Create is my joy in life of actually taking action and making things happen. Look for satisfaction in seeing results.  I enjoy, measure and improve with each creative endeavor.

Look here for the portfolio of images of my Las Vegas Nevada.You’ll find Lone Mountain. The mountains at night; The energy of the city and its lights at night.

How did I do last year?

Gratitude align and act helped me say “thank you” more often as well as saying “no” to tasks and opportunities that did not align with my core focus and values.

This is the 10^th year that I have participated in this process of creating 3 words for guidance. You can find all of my prior choices here on my website.

My Three Words – at work

Here are a couple of examples of how this process has played out for me in years past.

In 2020 my 3 words were: Leadership – Journalism -Community and they led me to Carol Robidoux and Manchester Ink Link

In 2023 my 3 words were Delight, Magical, and Present. Delight and magical made many interesting opportunities burst forth with great success. I helped launch Manchester Ink Link’s Arts and Culture focus.

Care to join the process?

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