How to win 2026 while doing less

Hi everyone,

Welcome back to our shared journey of learning to become The Attention Master.

Here is what you will learn today:

• The multiplier for success.

• A new perspective on goal setting.

• What to replace your bucket list with.

• The best place to add your vision board.

What if you tried less in 2026?

Most people start the year with more. More goals. More ambition. More things to track.

What if you tried less?

Less goals. Less screen time. Less diversion.

Instead, a single priority for 2026: just more attention.

Because attention is the multiplier.

Better focus at work. More presence in relationships. Actual energy for your health.

Think about it.

Two ideas to actually do less

If you're serious about making 2026 different, here are two simple shifts that work:

First, switch from yearly goals to monthly goals. This isn't about lowering your standards -it's about forcing yourself to break big dreams into small, visible steps. A yearly goal to "get in shape" is useless. A monthly goal to "go to the gym 8 times this month" is something you can visualize, track, and actually accomplish. You're no longer staring at a 12-month gap. You're looking at this week.

Second, create a "Fuckit List" instead of another bucket list. This is simple: what are you not going to care about this year, even if everyone tells you that you "need" to do it? Maybe it's staying on top of every work chat. Maybe it's having the perfect house. Maybe it's keeping up with every trending topic. Write down what you're deliberately ignoring, and give yourself permission to let it go. Every "no" is a "yes" to something that actually matters.

New features to protect your attention

Doing less but more attention. If you like this philosophy, then you will also like the features we have recently added to Lemio.

DIGITAL DETOX. You can now pre-plan offline times or full days. Perfect for rest and reflection around New Year's.

VISION BOARD. Add your favorite offline memories or a vision board to Lemio. They show up before you can open distracting apps. Think of it as an emotional moat - positive feelings that make long-term gratification more appealing than cheap dopamine. And finally a good use for your amazing Live Photos from the past. Bring back these moments.

If you are wondering what you can see on my personal vision board, then here’s the answer:

1. Top left: My girlfriend and I, still being physically fit to enjoy life outdoors at age 90.

2. Top right: Me playing the harmonica by the campfire with my best friends at our annual cabin retreat.

3. Bottom left: Tom and I featured in Forbes. It's not because we care about Forbes, but because I know that if they feature us with this headline, it means that we've actually found a solution against phone addiction that works for everyone.

4. Bottom right: Strangers and friends chanting the new Oktoberfest hit. They ideally don't know that I wrote the lyrics.

That’s mine. If you create one and add it to Lemio, please send me a screenshot. I'd love to see it! It's food for the soul and keeps us going.

That’s it for today.
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See ya next week
Stephan

ONE MORE WAY WE CAN HELP

We know that mastering your attention is extremely difficult. It's not going to happen in a day. That's why we've created Lemio, an app designed to be your personal buddy on the journey.