It’s Already Time to Start To Wrap Up 2026 - Vlog 9/12/26

If you’re working on a major creative project, building a business, making a film or simply trying to finish your biggest goals before the end of the year, sometimes your year doesn’t actually end on December 31. In this vlog, I talk about why September already feels like the beginning of my final push for 2026—and how having a clear North Star makes it easier to know what actually deserves your attention.For me, that means finishing the animatic for my 2D animated feature film The Arbiters by the end of October, preparing for LA Comic Con, the World Animation Summit and the American Film Market, and getting several major pieces into place before deliberately slowing down around mid-November and resting through the end of the year.I also share some upcoming changes and updates to my YouTube channel, what I’m thinking about creatively heading into the next chapter, and a look at the latest major behind-the-scenes update on The Arbiters.🎬 Watch the new The Arbiters behind-the-scenes video here: https://youtu.be/R8raA7ubAeA?si=xTzQOx-FyjUJOd8dThe larger lesson I’m thinking about is that when you know your biggest goals, you don’t have to treat every month—or every task—as equally important. Sometimes finishing the year well means deciding what absolutely needs to happen, making one final focused push, and then giving yourself permission to stop.🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me: https://philsvitek.com/collaborate/🔔 Subscribe for movie reviews, creative coaching, and mindset tools for storytellers.📬 Want exclusive breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content?Join me on:• Patreon – http://patreon.com/philsvitek• Substack – http://philsvitek.substack.com🎬 My Films• The Love Market – https://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket• Finding Love in Bogotá – https://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip• The Arbiters – https://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters📚 My Books• Elan, Elan – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan• Master Mental Fortitude – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude• In Search of Sunrise – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise• Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget – https://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams