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Honorée Corder: Author. Empire Builder. Publishing Strategist.

Finish 2025 Strong, Crush Your Goals in 2026! (Part V)

Published about 8 hours ago • 1 min read

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Happy Saturday!

Since it's the weekend before Thanksgiving, I thought I'd share something I'm grateful for: the power of intentional rest.

I mentioned taking my foot off the gas on Day 101--and I'm definitely looking forward to that. But don't get this part wrong about intentional rest--it doesn't mean doing nothing. Strategic rest is actually part of your work.

When I rest after completing my 100-days, I'm not just lying around, counting my chickens. I'm creating space for three important things:

  1. Reflection - What worked? What didn't? What surprised me?
  2. Integration - Momentum + sustainable habits = continued success
  3. Anticipation - Getting genuinely excited about what's coming next

A good friend of mine decided to take yesterday off--but she experienced something similar to my rest periods--the seeds she'd been planting unexpectedly bore some fruit! Opening up space allows magic to happen, so get ready!

If you grabbed Vision to Reality yesterday (thank you!), you'll see this rhythm built right into the STMA framework.

Sprint hard, rest strategically, repeat.

With 16 days left, I'm already feeling that pull toward what's next. But first? I'm going to enjoy some turkey before I finish strong.

What are you most looking forward to this Thanksgiving? Byron is frying four turkeys and I'm going to eat like it's my job!

I'll be back in your inbox on Monday!

Honorée Corder.
Author. Executive Book Producer.

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P.S. Still thinking about your 100-day goals? The STMA Audio Program guids you through the entire process to incredible success: https://tinyurl.com/STMAU​

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