Finish Strong Without Losing: 7 Momentum Moves for the Holidays

How do you finish the year strong without losing the joy of the holidays? Master Coach Tony Caliendo (ReThink Coaching) breaks down seven momentum moves to help you enjoy the season and keep your pipeline—and mindset—moving forward. From busting the “year’s end” myth to 7-day sprints, reflection habits, and daily momentum rituals, this is your playbook to enter January already in gear.


What you’ll learn

• Why December is a bridge month, not a finish line
• How to redefine fun so it fuels focus (skip the energy-drainers)
• The 3 non-negotiable momentum activities to protect weekly
• How 7-day sprints set you up for a stronger Q1
• Using reflection + thought strategies to realign fast
• Designing momentum rituals (daily/weekly scorecards)
• Why your 2026 starts now—and how to act like it

If this episode helps, subscribe, like, and drop a comment with your #1 momentum ritual. And if you’re ready to install the mindset + business systems we talk about here, ask about Tony’s Mindset Architect Group Coaching.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome & why this season matters 
00:45 – Santa Fe vibes & holiday mindset reset 
02:10 – 1) Myth of the “year’s end”: treat December as a bridge 
03:30 – 2) Redefine fun so it fuels focus, not drains it 
05:05 – 3) Protect momentum: your 3 non-negotiable activities 
06:40 – 4) Micro-goals: run weekly 7-day sprints toward 2026 
08:25 – 5) Reflection for realignment (results + joy filter) 
12:05 – Thought strategies & the daily thought-flow exercise 
15:50 – 6) Momentum rituals: daily/weekly scorecards & resets 
18:35 – 7) Start your 2026 now: present decisions → future wins 
21:15 – Plan intentional holiday fun + final takeaways 
22:30 – Group Coaching invite & sign-off