🚀 Your 2026 LAUNCH Framework

Author

Jim Walker
January 02, 2026

“We don’t think ourselves into a new way of acting, we act ourselves into a new way of thinking.”― Larry Bossidy

It’s always exciting to set optimistic New Year’s resolutions, but the execution and follow-through is where many of us run into trouble!

Maybe this year it’s time to try something different when it comes to reaching your goals!

Here is a simple 6-step framework for ensuring your inspiring New Year’s resolutions reach LAUNCH Mode!

L:  Lock In Your Future Outcome

  • Write a clear outcome statement (specific + emotionally charged)

  • Use vivid visualization to rehearse success

  • Set a “future timestamp”: Who are you when this is done?

  • Identify the feeling of completion—anchor it to your nervous system

🧠 This programs your reticular activating system (RAS) to notice aligned opportunities.

A: Align with One Priority

  • Translate your ROCKET “ONE Thing” into a daily executable task

  • Ask: “If I only got one thing done today, what would move the needle most?”

  • Avoid shiny-object syndrome. One goal = 100% power.

  • Define a non-negotiable habit tied to your ONE Thing

🎯 This is the "lever" in Archimedes’ equation: one small move, massive force.

U:  Unpack Milestones & Metrics

  • Break your goal into 3 major phases

  • Add weekly milestones with clear “proof of done”

  • Define 1–3 key metrics to track visible progress

  • Plan micro-celebrations at every step

đź“Š Tracking visible progress fuels dopamine and keeps you emotionally invested.


N: Name Your Constraints

  • Identify your success bottlenecks: time, focus, environment

  • Set up constraints that protect flow: no phone zones, deep work hours

  • Define boundaries that protect your energy and prevent burnout

  • Be compassionate but decisive: give yourself permission to say no

⛓️ Discipline isn't punishment, it's protection for your highest self.


C: Create an Action Ritual

  • Choose a trigger + action + reward to hardwire habit

  • Use a countdown (5–4–3–2–1) or physical gesture to initiate action

  • Automate what you can (time blocks, tools, checklists)

  • Start before you're ready. Action creates clarity.

⚙️ This removes “activation energy” friction. You become momentum in motion.


H:  Harness Accountability & CREW Support

  • Name your accountability partner or team

  • Schedule check-ins: daily (text), weekly (calls), monthly (review)

  • Share your goal publicly, or with a “power crew” that supports and stretches you

  • Be open to feedback. Iron sharpens iron.

🤝 No one scales solo. Community turns effort into exponential.


Ready to buckle up and head into orbit?
Use this powerful LAUNCH prompt to clarify your specific launch plans.

https://rocketprompt.io/launch-framework/ROCKET