What Kind of Artist Is on Your 2026 Vision Board?
Every January, we see vision boards everywhere.
Big homes. Freedom. Time. Money. Impact.
And I love a vision board—but I want to challenge you to go deeper.
Because the question isn’t just what is on your vision board.
It’s who you are on it.
And more importantly…
What kind of artist does that version of you require you to become?
Reasonable, Impossible, and Radical Goals
I believe there are three kinds of goals.
Reasonable goals.
These are comfortable. You know you can hit them. You’ve done something similar before. They feel safe.
Impossible goals.
These stretch you. They make you uncomfortable—but you can still sort of see the path. You tell yourself, “This will be hard, but I think I could figure it out.”
And then there are radical goals.
Radical goals are the ones you’re almost too scared to say out loud.
The ones you don’t want to write down because what if they don’t happen?
The ones where you genuinely cannot see how they’re possible.
Most people never commit to their radical goals. They stop at reasonable and call it “goal setting.” But that’s not goal setting—that’s just doing what you already know how to do.
Here’s the truth:
Your radical goals are often much closer than you think.
Not because you know the path—but because the moment you commit to them, doors start opening.
When you put a radical goal out into the universe, you start entertaining possibilities. And when you entertain possibilities, options appear. Opportunities appear. People appear.
Not because you had the plan—but because you made the decision.
A Personal Example: From “10 Years Away” to Reality
There was a time when my family was over half a million dollars in debt.
We spent five years repairing it.
When we decided we wanted to buy a home, logic said, “Be realistic.”
We went and looked at an $8 million home.
Did we qualify? Absolutely not.
Had we been renting for five years? Yes.
Did it make sense? No.
But I remember saying, “I don’t accept that this is impossible.”
I didn’t know how we would do it. I just decided to entertain every possibility.
Within six months, we created the opportunity and bought the house.
Then later, we looked at another home and I remember thinking, “This will be us in 10 years.”
And then I caught myself.
Why 10 years?
I obsessed over that vision. I talked about it. I felt into it.
I reached out to the realtor—and within a year of that first vision, we bought a $29 million home.
What started as a “10-year goal” became a one-year reality—not because I had a roadmap, but because I refused to accept comfort as my ceiling.
Radical Goals Require a New Normal
Your first step in creating your 2026 has nothing to do with 2025—or any past experience.
It requires adapting to where the world is going.
Your body wants comfort. That’s biology.
It wants the familiar. It wants safety.
But growth requires a new normal.
Radical goals force you to sit in uncertainty.
They require you to say, “I don’t know how I’ll get there—but I’m committed to figuring it out.”
They require you to be willing to suck before you’re great.
To feel unqualified.
To do things before you feel ready.
And here’s what most people don’t realize:
When you commit to radical goals, you naturally accomplish your reasonable and impossible goals along the way—often far faster than you imagined.
What This Has to Do With You as an Artist
So let me ask you again:
What kind of artist is on your 2026 vision board?
That version of you:
• Has higher standards
• Delivers consistent, elevated results
• Attracts clients who value quality
• Is paid for expertise—not convenience
• Builds a career that supports the life they want
That artist doesn’t make decisions from comfort.
They make decisions from alignment.
Hair as the Vessel
Here’s where I want to be very clear.
The hair you choose is not just hair.
It’s a vessel.
It’s a vessel that supports:
• The experience you deliver
• The results your clients feel
• The reputation you build
• The confidence you carry behind the chair
When you invest in luxury hair, you’re not just investing in a product.
You’re investing in your artistry.
You’re investing in your standards.
You’re investing in the level of client you want to attract.
High-quality services require high-quality inputs.
And when you consistently deliver high-quality work, you earn the right to be paid your worth.
That’s how hair becomes the bridge between where you are now and the life on your vision board—inside and outside the salon.
Why ISLA Hair Exists
ISLA Hair was created for artists who are thinking long-term.
For those who understand that consistency, longevity, and quality matter.
For artists who are building something bigger than a booked-out month—
they’re building a career, a reputation, and a lifestyle.
If your 2026 vision includes higher standards, better clients, and a business that supports your life—not consumes it—then the choices you make today matter.
Including the hair you put on your clients.
Your Invitation
If ISLA Hair aligns with the artist you’re becoming, I invite you to shop with intention.
And if you want deeper support in becoming that next version of yourself—
in your mindset, your business, and your artistry—I also encourage you to explore becoming a licensed artist and learning more about the NBR Mastermind.
Because radical goals don’t happen by accident.
They happen when you decide to stop being comfortable—and start becoming.
Here’s to the artist on your 2026 vision board.
Now it’s time to meet her.
— Danielle K. White
Founder, ISLA Hair
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