Here’s what I’m aiming for in 2026: health and fitness, coding, learning, and writing.

This list focuses on side projects and learning goals, I’m keeping personal and work-related resolutions private.

Each goal below includes a measurable target, the bigger picture behind it, and why it matters to me.

I’ll update this post throughout the year with progress notes under each goal. Check back to see how it’s going.

Health & Fitness#

Stay in ketosis for 30 days straight#

I’ve read great things about keto for general health and weight management. I want to experience what ketosis actually feels like and figure out what it takes to get there. The 30-day target forces me to find a sustainable approach: simple recipes that work with a full-time job and a family at home.

Run a sub-50 minute 10K#

I want to get back into running this year. A sub-50 minute 10K means holding a pace that would get me a 1:45 half marathon, a solid benchmark for my first year back. Hitting this target requires consistent training, good nutrition, and staying on top of my overall health. Running is simple but effective, and this goal keeps me accountable.

Limit alcohol to 12 drinks for the year#

Drinking isn’t really my thing, so I want to keep it minimal. Twelve drinks for the whole year gives me enough wiggle room for the occasional meetup, a nice dinner out, or a company event, without making it a habit.

Learning#

Pass a C1 German exam#

As a Hungarian living in Germany, I want to feel truly at home here. My B2 gets me by, but it’s not enough to fully be myself in casual conversations. I also want my kids to grow up seeing a dad who made the effort to speak their country’s language well. I already have C1 in English and Spanish, so I know it’s doable. It would also open the door to studying at a German university, if I ever decide to.

Complete the UNIC Crypto MOOC#

I’ve been thinking about enrolling part-time in a distance university, maybe math or software development, something to do on the side. But with two kids and a full-time job, I don’t want to commit to something I can’t finish. This free MOOC from the University of Nicosia is a good test: can I carve out time to study while keeping everything else running?

As for the topic: I’m not interested in the NFT hype, pump-and-dump schemes, shitcoins, or metaverse nonsense. But there’s something real happening: new legislation is legitimizing the space, serious companies are launching stablecoins, and I’m hearing about projects that don’t feel like scams. I’m also drawn to the idea of holding money that no one can freeze on a whim. Cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, stablecoins, real-world assets, financial sovereignty. That’s what I want to understand better.

Read 4 technical books#

I want to get back into reading technical books. Four books for the year means roughly one per quarter, which feels manageable. I’ll pick topics that complement what I’m learning or building: Rust, systems programming, distributed systems, or anything that deepens my understanding.

Shipping#

Build a baby tracking app in SwiftUI#

My wife and I have two toddlers, and keeping track of everything (sleep, diapers, meals, fevers) is a lot. We tried various apps but nothing clicked, so we ended up using a private WhatsApp group for each kid. It works, but it’s clunky: no reminders, no trends, no quick overview. Since we’re an Apple household (iPhone, Watch, Mac), I want to build something better for us, first of all. Quick logging from the Watch, syncing across devices, and easy check-ins from anywhere. As a Flutter developer by day, this is also a chance to explore what’s possible with SwiftUI and AI tooling in 2026.

Publish 24 blog posts#

I have things worth sharing, and as Aaron Francis puts it: publishing your work increases your luck. The more you do and the more you tell people, the larger your “Luck Surface Area” becomes. Two posts a month is ambitious but doable, and it keeps me in the habit of learning in public.

Ship 12 small Rust projects#

Rust has been on my list for a while. This year I want to actually get proficient. The plan: build and ship 12 small projects, roughly one per month. Could be web apps, CLIs, or TUIs. Time trackers, note-taking tools, habit trackers, whatever scratches a real itch from my day-to-day. Apart from practicing Rust, this keeps my UI instincts sharp and forces me to finish what I start.

Write an mdbook of 52 Rust problem solutions#

I find solving interview-style problems interesting, and it never hurts to stay sharp for interviews. More importantly, it’s a great way to learn a new language. I did something similar with Dart years ago, and even though I rarely needed those algorithms in my daily work, it helped me develop my coding style, learn the available data structures, and solve problems faster. The plan: one LeetCode-style problem per week, with solutions written up in an mdbook.