Boss Up Monday: Know Better, Do Better
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November 9, 2026 | Intellectual Ink Magazine
We’re approaching the final weeks of 2026, and before we start making big promises about what we’ll accomplish in 2027, perhaps we should take a moment to reflect on what this year has taught us.
What worked? What didn’t? What habits held us back? What decisions helped us grow?
Every year brings lessons, some harder than others. The question is whether we’re willing to use what we’ve learned to make better choices moving forward. As Maya Angelou reminded us, “When you know better, do better.”
You don’t have to wait until January 1 to begin making changes. Start now. Take what 2026 has taught you and use it to build a stronger foundation for 2027.
This week’s challenge: Identify one thing you’ve learned this year and one action you can take today to put that lesson into practice.
Boss up. Your next chapter starts with the choices you make today.
Recommended Reading
In this collection of personal essays, Maya Angelou shares the experiences, mistakes, and hard-earned wisdom that shaped her life. Through reflections on courage, compassion, and personal responsibility, she reminds readers that growth comes from recognizing life’s lessons and putting them into practice. A fitting companion to this week’s Boss Up Monday message as we prepare to enter 2027 with greater wisdom and intention.
