Welcome to the Monday edition of "3 Minutes Max", where Andre Ottlik and Jules, his AI partner, guide you through practical steps for preparing for the future of work. In this episode, as we approach the end of the year, they focus on setting ambitious goals for 2026.

Andre shares a key exercise inspired by Stefan Merath’s book "The Path to Successful Entrepreneurship". For 16 years, he’s been setting his goals with this method. The first tip for this week is to create a handwritten mind map on a large piece of paper. Place your dreams and goals for 2026 in the center, and organize your life areas around it, such as career, family, hobbies, health, and finances. This visualization helps you maintain a balanced outlook, ensuring no aspect of life is overlooked.

Alternatively, engage with a chatbot like ChatGPT to refine your objectives for the upcoming year. It can provide new perspectives and questions you might not have considered. However, it's crucial to filter the bot’s enthusiastic suggestions to what resonates with you personally.

For further details, revisit the episode description. If you’re keen to apply these goal-setting techniques within your team at work, Andre offers tailored exercises designed for business environments.

Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll dive into the WOOP method by Gabriele Oettingen to enhance your goal-planning strategy. Missed something or want to share your thoughts? [Here's](https://forms.gle/JcooRoVck82Yez3QA) where you can reach us. Connect with Andre on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreottlik/) or visit the [Digital Leader Program](https://www.digital-leader-program.com). Enjoy goal setting until then!