Three Word Podcast
Three Word Podcast
Lisa Thal
Episode 286 Your calendar is a prediction of your success.
9 minutes Posted Jan 6, 2026 at 7:22 am.
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Your Outlook calendar is evidence, not opinions. In this episode, we use three words, Stop, Continue, Start, to turn last year’s calendar patterns into a simple roadmap for 2026. You’ll learn how to identify time leaks, protect what worked, and schedule one small action that creates your next level.
Key Takeaways
Your calendar tells the truth about priorities, energy, and results
“Stop” removes the biggest time leak that isn’t producing progress
“Continue” protects the behaviors and blocks that created momentum
“Start” is one small lever, scheduled now, that supports your 2026 goals
If it isn’t on the calendar, it’s often just intention
The 30-Minute Calendar Review (Quick Guide)
Open Outlook and scan Jan–Dec from last year
Notice patterns in: revenue activities, follow-up, internal meetings, and energy
Decide what to Stop, Continue, and Start
Schedule your Start action immediately
Reflection Prompts for you
What repeated on my calendar that didn’t create real progress
What activities showed up during my best weeks
What do I want to be true by the end of 2026 that my calendar does not support yet
What is one block I will protect starting next week
Do this today
Spend 10 minutes in Outlook Month view. Pick one Stop, one Continue, one Start. Then schedule your Start action on the calendar before you close your laptop.
 
If this episode helped, share it with someone on your team and do the Stop, Continue, Start review together. One honest calendar review can change the way a year feels.
If you want, tell me your three: what are you stopping, continuing, and starting in 2026.
 
Until Next time.
 
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