161. The Whole Cost: Calculate Before You Commit (2026 Goals)

161. The Whole Cost: Calculate Before You Commit (2026 Goals)

From The Interior Design Business CEO by Desi Creswell

January 7, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

Desi Creswell discusses the importance of understanding the whole cost of goals before committing to them for 2026.

What happens when you set your goals as if the start of the year is a blank slate? In this episode, I am looking at the reality that you are already carrying client work, ongoing commitments, and your personal life into the new year. The key to making steady progress is understanding the whole cost of your goals so you do not overextend yourself or your team. I am sharing the number one consideration you need before setting your 2026 goals and why the whole cost matters for every decision you make. You will learn how to break goals into manageable steps and choose priorities that match your capacity rather than your wish list. This approach will help you plan with confidence and choose goals that you can follow through on all year long. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/161 Sign up for Create Your 2026 Roadmap to join us on January 9th and 16th, 2026: https://www.desiid.com/2026roadmap Sign up for my Monday Mindset email list to get bite-sized insights on topics that you can use to set your week up for success: https://www.desicreswell.com/monday-mindset Follow along or send me a message on Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Desi Creswell

Topics covered

  • goal setting
  • business planning
  • time management
  • capacity planning
  • entrepreneurship

Keywords

  • 2026 goals
  • whole cost
  • client work
  • commitments
  • manageable steps

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