I always feel it is important to recognize the halfway mark of the year. Today we conclude the first half of 2026 and then the final six months begin tomorrow with July 1.

For me, I do look at July 1 as a beginning in a couple different ways. Even though it is the halfway mark in a calendar-sense, I think it is totally appropriate to frame the second half as an entirely separate unit of time to be used to your advantage. If the first half of 2026 was tough, regroup for the second half and make those ensuing six months so good that they erase the sting from the previous six months. If the first half of the year was positive, keep the momentum going for the second half to build the best year ever.

July 1 also conveys a new beginning for me and many others with the start of a new fiscal year. Many of us who close the books on June 30 know the stresses and processes that go into concluding a fiscal year. For FY26 to be in the rearview mirror and for FY27 to finally be here (at least come tomorrow) is a major relief and breath of fresh air.

But please forgive me, I don’t want to cloud this post with work-speak. Whether July 1 matters to you from a professional standpoint or not, make sure to put more focus on the personal ramifications of July 1.

And when it comes to my own personal ramifications of July 1, I am blessed to be in the camp of people who will try to do whatever possible to at least match the positivity of the previous six months. Thanks be to God, 2026 has been a blessing thus far. However, I will wait to recap 2026 when the time comes in late December. But I will say this right now…

Out of the first six months of 2026, we definitely went out with a bang. The month of June was even better than what I projected and might go down as one of the best months of my life. From celebrating our 10th anniversary to going on a special trip to Hoopfest with the family to many other things, this month has rocked.

June 2026 was epic for us.

In fact, this month has treated me so well that I am going to try and savor the last few hours of it before we turn the page to July. Yes, it has been that good.

To those of you not happy with 2026 thus far, I wish you six upcoming months that bring the same satisfaction that this June has brought to me. Stick in there, good things are in store! Bring on the final 183 days of 2026. Don’t Blink.