Start Again Today

It’s almost the New Year—or maybe it’s not. The date doesn’t matter because a new year isn’t the only fresh start we get. My birthday feels like my personal New Year. The Jewish New Year comes in the fall. The Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar and lands around late January or early February. We don’t have to wait for January 1st to begin again.

Starting points are powerful. They give us the spark we need to get going, and when we share them with others, they feel even more energizing. That collective motivation—the “New Year, New You” energy—is contagious. It helps us commit to goals and take action. But what happens when that buzz fades? What happens when the novelty wears off, and we’re left with the grind?

Because that’s what real progress looks like: the grind. The daily, weekly, monthly commitment to show up and do the work. It’s not shiny or exciting, but it’s where the change happens.

So, why wait for January 1st or any other big date to start over? Why not create your own starting points? Make every Monday a New Year. Surround yourself with people who inspire you. Connect with a group that helps you stay accountable. Start over whenever you need to—daily, weekly, whenever it takes.

We don’t get to coast through our lives. Progress requires effort, and effort is easier when we have support. Let’s keep starting, over and over again. Let’s make every day a chance to renew ourselves.

ACTION: Start today: Choose a meaningful starting point—whether it’s Monday, the first of the month, or even your birthday. Use it to reset your goals and build momentum. Share this starting point with a friend or group to keep each other motivated and accountable.