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Happy Mid-Year 2026! Stacia Crawford of Stay Ready Media and business strategist/community builder Keith Spiro joined me to ring in the mid-year. Stacia and Keith, who also kicked off 2026 with me on GoalChat, shared their personal and professional wins, goals, and aspirations for the remainder of 2026. I chimed in with my own updates, as we reflected on the first half of 2026 and looked ahead to what’s next.
Whether you’ve been checking off goals all year or need a fresh start, the halfway point is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and refocus. Follow along, get inspired, and make the most of the rest of your year!
Mid-2026 Wins
- Keith: After project managing “communications” for the Maine’s First Ship project, something he continues to do – more on that in his “alignment” secret in 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting – he was invited to be part of the crew in the Sail Boston Parade to celebrate America’s 250th!
- Stacia: Got more clarity in her business; personal win: her first grandbaby arrives in December
- Deb: Wrapped Active Grandparenting (writing and editing) with co-author Kristen Coffield, set for release in October (Skyhorse). Plus, completed four book proposals with clients, including one of my own.
Goals for 2026, Part 2
- Keith: Turn ideas and lesson into a book proposal; becoming an editor for the next generation through the Inklink incubator program
Stacia: Turn ideas and lesson into a book proposal; be intentional about making space to enjoy things more and tap into creativity; actually take one day a week off - Deb: Continue to build The Book Proposal Expert; successful relaunch of 52 Secrets and launch of Active Grandparenting; prioritize getting more media and speaking
Happy Mid-Year 2026 #GoalChatLive
Gifted Goals
- Deb: Start a giggle project
- Stacia: Think bigger in terms of your identity – this ties into Stacia’s 52 Secrets’ secret; what do you want to be known for a year from now?
- Keith: Create a daily projects calendar – choose one professional, learning, and self-project to get your attention each day; 20 minutes for each (5 of 7 rule)
Final Thoughts
- Keith: Take action, move forward
- Stacia: Sustainable consistency
- Deb: “Just Go” was Greg Grunberg’s 52 Secrets’ secret. It’s also the theme of our July GoalChats! Stop waiting and start doing!
Links
- Learn more about Stacia Crawford and Keith Spiro
- Connect with Debra Eckerling, Stacia Crawford, and Keith Spiro on LinkedIn
- Check out our Happy New Year 2026 GoalChat
- Subscribe to GoalChat, Taste Buds with Deb, the Book Proposal Podcast, and the MPN Meta Marketing Show on the Marketing Podcast Network
- Join the Taste Buds with Deb and Write On Online Facebook Communities
- Learn more about TheBookProposalExpert.com
- Get your copy of Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals
- Order 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting
- Sign up for Deb’s Goals Mixer on July 15
How are you doing on your 2026 goals? What wins have you accomplished in the first half of the year? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
Throughout July, I will be having GoalChat conversations with some of the achievers I featured in 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting. On July 6, we’ll be talking about Going Big with Bobbie Carlton, Viveka von Rosen, and Troy Sandidge. Join us at at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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