Welcome to the first episode of 2026! As the new season kicks off, it’s time to move beyond “wishful thinking” and step into data-driven execution. In this episode, host Christoffer Endresen breaks down how to transform your 2025 reflections into a bulletproof roadmap for the year ahead. Whether you are aiming for the podium or seeking more consistency in the ring, this episode provides the framework to align your mindset with your actions.

🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The Mindset Shift: Why goals aren’t just for “announcing”—they are for reprogramming how you think and act.

• Data vs. Feelings: How to use your 2025 performance data to identify real patterns in stability and growth.

• The GPS Method: A simple analogy to help you understand exactly where you are and how to navigate to your 2026 destination.

• The SMART Checklist: How to ensure your agility goals are specific, measurable, and perfectly challenging.

• Flexible Planning: Breaking your year into manageable quarterly, weekly, and daily “sprints” to maintain momentum.

• Competition Labeling: The secret to reducing pressure by categorizing trials as “main events” or “training sessions.”

⏱️ Episode Chapters

• 00:00 – Introduction: Why 2026 is Your Year for Growth

• 00:48 – Auditing 2025: Defining Success Beyond the Ribbon

• 05:18 – The GPS Analogy: Mapping Your Performance Journey

• 09:18 – Master the SMART Framework for Agility Sport

• 11:33 – Structure Your Success: Yearly to Daily Planning

• 15:47 – Staying Agile: How to Pivot When Plans Change

• 20:00 – Final Thoughts & The Power of a Growth Mindset

🚀 Key Takeaways for Your 2026 Season

“Planning isn’t about rigid control—it’s about creating the clarity and calmness you need to take meaningful action when it matters most.”

• Audit Your Stability: Look for the “why” behind your 2025 results. Was it a physical skill or a mental block?

• Step Outside the Comfort Zone: If your goals don’t feel a little bit scary, they might not be big enough.

• Review and Refine: Use every competition as a feedback loop. There is no failure, only data.

🔗 Resources & Links

• Agility Mindset Community: Get on-demand access to our mindset training.

• January Master Plan Workshops: Join us weekly this month to build your 2026 roadmap live.

• Digital Competition Journal: The essential tool for tracking your progress and learning from every run.

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Connect with Christoffer: www.dogagilityperformance.com