Stardate 01.10.2026
What’s the first thing you do after putting new tires on your vehicle?
I hope the answer is a return visit to the shop for a safety check.
The same principle applies to the goals you set ten days ago.
A quick safety check today can help ensure those goals stay with you for the rest of the year. Do this well, and you’re not just investing in 2026 — you’re creating something solid to build on for years to come.
Start by checking to see if your goals are written down. Just like regular oil changes every 3,000 miles, you need something you can return to — a reference point to measure progress and make adjustments along the way.
This simple check-in can remove small hindrances before they grow into real obstacles. It keeps you aligned, steady, and moving forward.
Whatever you do today, please don’t give up.
You still have 355 days left in this new year. Promise yourself you’ll do something each day — no matter how small — to move closer to what you’re aiming for. I recommend a personal safety check every 30 days. It’s a great way to spot trouble early, long before it becomes a road hazard.
One percent better is how journeys last.
Have a great day.
Captain’s Addendum
Bones: You’re telling me people set big goals and then just… never check on them again?
Spock: That is statistically accurate, Doctor. Initial enthusiasm often declines without reinforcement.
Bones: Sounds like skipping follow-up appointments.
Spock: An apt comparison. Preventive measures yield better outcomes than emergency repairs.
Bones: So this is maintenance, not punishment?
Spock: Precisely.
Bones: Huh. I might actually approve of that.
Michael’s Reflection:
I’ve learned that progress doesn’t require intensity — it requires attention. When I pause to check in, God often shows me small course corrections that make a big difference over time.
Scripture for the Journey
“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.”
— Lamentations 3:40
Mission Log
Status: Systems checked
Objective: Stay aligned, not perfect
Reminder: Small adjustments prevent major breakdowns
Thank you for taking a moment to pause and reflect today.
May God grant you clarity, patience, and steady resolve as you continue forward — one careful, faithful step at a time.
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