Winner Announcement: The Future You Challenge (2026 Vision!)

byKyle

2.5M followers

6 days ago

The final results are in for the fourth and final challenge of December!

For the "Future You" challenge, we asked our Premium Plus+ Yearly members to do something deeply personal: use Image Studio to visualize the version of themselves they are becoming in 2026.

This wasn’t just about creating a pretty picture; it was about setting intentions for the year ahead—visualizing the business growth, the lifestyle freedom, and the personal confidence we are all working toward.

You can see the original challenge and the incredible vision boards here.

The engagement was off the charts, and the level of detail in your explanations shows that 2026 is going to be a massive year for this community. After counting the likes, here are our winners!

The Top 10 Winners!

Each of these winners will receive $50 Cash Credits + $200 in AI Credits (40,000 total)!

1. MelWaller (35 Likes)

• Concept: Building my Publishing Empire.
• Mel took the top spot with a powerful visual representing the scale and ambition of a growing publishing business. A clear, focused, and massive goal for the year ahead.

2. MrsSJ (24 Likes)

• Concept: Confidence & Direction.
• A beautiful representation of a woman walking toward a bright horizon, balanced by a peaceful workspace. It captured the perfect mix of focus, self-belief, and personal growth.

3. KBurris3 (22 Likes)

• Concept: Mounted Search and Rescue.
• A realistic and heartfelt vision of completing training with a senior horse. This was a perfect example of how the challenge can represent personal passions outside of just business.

4. paulm18 (18 Likes)

• Concept: The Power of Consistency.
• Paul’s image focused on the person he is becoming through consistent action, serving as a reminder that small daily steps are the building blocks of the future.

5. TheAmazingMG (17 Likes)

• Concept: The Mountain Cabin Workspace.
• This entry featured an incredibly deep breakdown of symbolism—from the lighthouse on the desk (guidance) to the growth chart heading toward the sun. A masterclass in intentional visualization.

6. Gail-UK (16 Likes)

• Concept: Business & Simple Joys.
• Gail combined a beautiful Image Studio creation with custom text to list her specific intentions for 2026, balancing professional outcomes with the simple things that make life meaningful.

7. (Tie) MarvinMM (14 Likes)

• Concept: Positive Energy.
• An image representing a version of himself that prioritizes meditation, reflection, and putting energy into positive pursuits because "every moment counts."

8. (Tie) Elyta (14 Likes)

• Concept: Growth & Health.
• A vision of consistent growth across all areas of life, emphasizing that building a better future should never come at the expense of one's health.

9. (Tie) JDGresham (14 Likes)

• Concept: The Writer's Life.
• A serene image of showing up with confidence and purpose every morning to build the creative, writing-focused life he has always wanted.

10. robert_b (13 Likes)

• Concept: Outcome & Confidence.
• Robert’s entry was about the feeling of the result—building the confidence needed to know that even if the path is unknown, the next step is clear.

Congratulations to the Winners!

We also want to give a quick shout-out to me lol (Kyle) (19 Likes), as I reminded us that 2026 is officially the "Year of the Alpaca!". Not my ideal hair style, but if I was in grade 12 again (with the fellow alpaca crew) this may be my look.

Your prizes ($250 total value each) are being sent now. We hope these images serve as your desktop backgrounds and daily reminders throughout the year.

Honorable Mentions (Setting the Tone for 2026)

These entries were extremely close to the top 10 and deserve recognition for their powerful messages:

• LesWallerJr (12 Likes): The physical transformation of his basement gym and personal fitness.
• grt007 (11 Likes): A visual symbol of clarity and the systems built through his website.
• ACarcamo1 (11 Likes): A balance of online business success, fitness, and family pride.
• RoopeshG (10 Likes): "Freedom over security"—a powerful vision of moving from a pharmacy coat to his own path.

Thank you to everyone who made this December challenge series so special. You have the tools, you have the community, and now you have the vision. Lots of awesome challenges lie ahead!

Let’s make 2026 the best year yet!