Minisode: Ins and Outs of 2026

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It’s time again for one of the best Adventures in Business traditions of the year… Ins and Outs! In this minisode, Amani and Mandi sit down to share their Ins and Outs for 2026: what they’re intentionally bringing into their lives and businesses next year, and what they’re officially leaving behind.

If you’ve never done an Ins and Outs list before, think of it as a clarity exercise for the year ahead. Ins are the habits, practices, and priorities you want more of. Outs are the things that no longer serve you, personally or professionally. Let’s get into it!

Amani’s 2026 Ins

One of Amani’s biggest ins for 2026 is strength training. Inspired by Mandi’s impressive progress with pull-ups and chin-ups, Amani is committing to getting stronger (and maybe even tracking how many pushups he can do now versus this time next year).

Other big ins for Amani include:

YouTube growth, especially through short-form content that shares music education and insights from his book
Evernote as his go-all-in digital brain, using it to track notes, logs, and client information wherever he is
Hosting improv performances, including live events with the team
Growing his coaching program and expanding the trivia game inspired by his book
More live music, more travel postcards, and more meaningful connection along the way

Mandi’s 2026 Ins

Mandi’s ins are all about intention, refinement, and investment. At the top of her list: “Less is more.” From using fewer words to simplifying projects, Mandi is focusing on clarity over clutter, while still honoring her natural abundance mindset.

Other ins for Mandi include:

Investing in herself to elevate her speaking and writing (with one exciting application already submitted!)
More handwritten notes, both personally and professionally
Finally choosing and implementing a CRM, with help from her team
Landing at least one wishlist podcast guest in 2026
Dreaming bigger about a live Adventures in Business show, possibly with a DJ opener, improv, and a variety-show vibe

Outs They’re Ready to Leave Behind

Of course, an Ins and Outs list wouldn’t be complete without the outs. For Amani, 2026 outs include:

Old clothes that no longer get worn (with sentimental favorites preserved for nostalgia, of course)
Late-night snacks and drinks, especially anything that disrupts sleep
News watching, while still staying informed
Red-eye flights, which tend to lead straight to getting sick

Mandi’s outs focus on sustainability and boundaries:

Unnecessary work travel, with more thoughtful decision-making around what truly supports the business
Hard-charging cardio workouts, opting instead for movement that’s kinder to her knees and body
Spending time with people who don’t support her girls (or whom she can’t fully support in return)

It’s Your Turn!

This minisode is a reminder that you get to choose your priorities… and revisit them anytime. So now it’s your turn! Reach out to us and share your ins and outs for 2026. We’ll help hold you accountable (and you can hold us accountable, too!).