Why 2026 Should Be the Year You Quit More, Not Start More

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of quitting more and focusing on what to walk away from for better growth in 2026.

Most people think growth comes from setting more goals. They're wrong. In this episode, we break down a radical but necessary shift for entrepreneurs heading into 2026: it's not about what you plan to do, it's about what you're finally ready to walk away from. You’ll learn: Why saying "yes" is silently draining your future How to build your personal “No List” before the new year The hidden costs of low-leverage opportunities How visionary leaders delegate without guilt Why subtraction is the key to scaling Whether you’re a founder, executive, or ambitious professional, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and redesign your growth strategy for next year. 👉 Want the End-of-Year Reflection Tool? DM "EOY" or "Reflection" to Aaron on Instagram 👉 Interested in the March Cabo retreat? Reach out for early details Stop adding. Start subtracting. Your next level starts with saying no.

People in this episode

Host: Aaron Velky

Topics covered

• goal setting
• entrepreneurship
• personal development
• delegation
• growth strategy
• subtraction

Keywords

• quit more
• growth strategy
• No List
• low-leverage opportunities
• visionary leaders
• scaling
• reflection tool

More episodes of Living Vision with Aaron Velky

• The Dehydration Crisis Destroying Your Immune System · January 20, 2026 · 57 min
• Why You FAIL Every January and How To Actually WIN · January 13, 2026 · 28 min
• Why High Performers Are MORE Likely To Become Addicted · January 6, 2026 · 59 min
• What Most CEOs Get DEAD WRONG About Scaling · December 23, 2025 · 51 min
• The Part of Business Everyone Avoids (But Can’t Succeed Without) · December 16, 2025 · 50 min
• 5 Lessons Wicked Taught Me About Scaling a Visionary Business · December 9, 2025 · 39 min