Happy New Year to you.
This time last year I did something I’d never done before, which was to publish my New Year’s resolutions.
I was nervous about doing it because, despite constantly putting stuff out on the internet, I’m actually quite private about some things, and it made me feel quite vulnerable publishing them.
However, publicly stating goals pushes you to achieve them. You’re making yourself accountable, so you’re more likely to deliver. It also clarifies what you’re actually looking for, and solidifies goals beyond abstract ideas. It can also prompt those reading them to help in some way, whether through advice, introductions or collaboration.
I’m glad I did it, and I’m sure it helped me achieve a lot of those goals.
Here they are, in case of interest:
The health, body and mind stuff I pretty much succeeded at - I stayed fit, I drank even less (to the point of barely drinking at all), my fasting fell by the wayside and so my weight has crept up a little. I hit my reading target - just - though really I should read a lot more.
Money was also a goal hit with gold, silver and most Flying Frisby tips all performing well (though let’s be honest last year was a bonanza year for pretty much everyone except bitcoin maximalists).
On the love and family side of things, I think I did ok - you’ll have to ask my kids and mother if I have been a good father/son. My other big target of settling down with a certain Miss Downing was an abject failure, which is probably for the best all things considered, and I am grateful to my Guardian Angel for stepping in there.
On the work and career front I should consider the year a success. The live shows were brilliant, sold out, we have a lot of dates in for the spring.
The book has also done well. It’s coming out in the US next year.
Above all I have got Kisses on a Postcard moving forward, which was the most important target of the year.
The two big failures were that I didn’t finish two writing projects I had in mind - my Gilbert and Sullivan and Peasants Revolt musicals - nor did I do many gigs in the US or practice my uke every day, but I probably asked a bit too much of myself.
All in all I should consider 2025 an annus perhaps not quite mirabilis, but certainly bonus, prosperus, felix et secundus - and be very grateful for it
So what are my goals this year?
They’re not unlike last year.
Love and Family
Be a good dad to Samuel, Eliza, Lola and Ferdie, and to daughter-in-law, Millie.
Be a good grandad to Cecilia.
Be a good son to my mum.
Get a girlfriend.
Kisses on a Postcard
Get the script as good as it can possibly be (happening as we speak).
Get a shit hot director and cast
Raise 10 million quid
Shoot the next great musical.
Easy!
Money
Same as last year. Invest well and grow my net worth - and the net worth of Flying Frisby readers - by at least 20%. I beat that by some margin in 2025 in what, looking back, was a gift of a year thanks to gold, silver and the miners.
If you live in the Third World Country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound is going to be further devalued. The bullion dealer I recommend is The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.
Hard to see things being as easy in 2026, but I’ve got my eye on a few things. I will keep you very much in the loop.
Work & Career - Laughter, Acclaim, Opportunity
Grow the Flying Frisby by 20% in subscribers and revenue. Break into the Top 50. (Currently 60th)
Comedy - keep storming the gigs, land more tour dates in bigger venues selling more tickets
Promote The Secret History of Gold really well in the US when it launches in May
Build my online presence as both comic and commentator - I’ve got a specific plan for this
Keep writing songs and material, get better at the uke and make a start on guitar
Health, Body & Mind
I’m 76kg (12 stone/167lb). My weight has crept up these last few months, mainly since my habit of fasting has fallen by the wayside. I hit 67kg (10 ½ stone, 147lb) at one point in 2024 leading to several interventions from friends telling me I looked like a lesbian Gary Lineker. Maybe. But I felt great. I reckon my ideal weight is 72kg (11st 7, 160lb). So get there and stay there. Which means:
Fasting more regularly
Weights two or three times a week
Something aerobic two or three times a week
Daily stretching - dead hangs, pelvic floors, neck exercises
Stay off the booze
Eat more protein and starve that sweet tooth
Play more racket sports (good for the brain apparently). More tennis and table tennis, get into padel and pickleball.
PLUS
Morning breathing practice and regular meditation/prayer
Read another 15 books
Wish me luck!
What about you - what are your goals for the year? Stick them in the comments if you fancy making yourself accountable too
In the meantime, let me wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2026.
I’ll be back mid-week with my annual predictions piece.
Until next time,
Dominic
PS I was planning to take Christmas and New Year off. Never mind.
PPS The tax loss trade is now positioned and ready to go. Take a look.
When Silver Goes Parabolic - Plus Last Chance Saloon For The Tax Loss Bargains
A very Happy New Year to you.
