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Gary Sheng's 2026 Goals & Vision

Document Date: December 11, 2025 Vision Year: 2026 Theme Word: FAITHFULNESS

🎯 Core Mission Statement​

"Building is an act of worship. Build for the glory of The Most High, not the glory of men."

To become a bridge between technology and faith, demonstrating that ambitious Christians can thrive in both domains while maintaining spiritual integrity. The year 2026 will be marked by faithfulness to commitments, treating promises to myself as sacred contracts with God.

💰 Financial Goals​

Primary Revenue Targets​

  • $1,000,000 - Recurring revenue from Christian declarations/affirmations app
  • $200,000 - Consulting contracts (4 contracts at ~$50K each, one per quarter)
  • $100,000 - W2 salary from Travis Oliphant / OT Incubator as EIR for Applied AI Society

Total Target Income: $1,300,000+​

📱 Digital Influence & Platform Growth​

Follower Goals​

  • 500,000 total followers across platforms
    • X (Twitter)
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • TikTok
  • Focus on both Christian and tech audiences
  • Return to "face content" and influencer mode
  • Daily motivational content for professionals and "old women on Facebook"

Content Strategy​

  • Daily Scripture-based affirmations
  • Applied AI thought leadership
  • Christian tech intersection content
  • Micro Bible studies for ambitious Christians
  • The Daily Spirit voice notes continuation

🏛️ Community Building​

Applied AI Society - Austin Chapter​

  • 1,000 unique attendees at events throughout the year
  • Free venue secured (as of December 2025)
  • Monthly gatherings minimum
  • Bridge practical AI applications with business needs
  • Youth education component (7th-8th graders learning practical AI)

Christian Tech Community​

  • December 17th holiday party for Christian builders (already planned)
  • Regular gatherings combining faith and technology
  • Marketplace ministry approach

✝️ Ministry & Miracles​

Documented Miracles Goal​

  • 12 well-documented miracles (minimum 1 per month)
  • Focus on "mind-blowing" healings with clear documentation
  • Social media amplification of testimonies
  • 2+ major celebrity healings (Zachary Levi level or higher)

Church Growth Support​

  • Partner with pastor to grow Encounter Church influence
  • Focus on miracle documentation and storytelling
  • Bridge tech community to faith community

💑 Personal & Relational Goals​

Romantic Relationship​

  • Find and begin relationship with "bad Christian chick"
  • Criteria:
    • Devoted Christian
    • Wants multiple children
    • Supportive of ministry and business vision
    • Could be any ethnicity (Latina, Vietnamese, etc.)

Family Relationships​

  • Demonstrate success to parents through thriving
  • Continue building relationship through achievement
  • Make them proud of unexpected spiritual/business trajectory

Core Friendships​

  • Deepen accountability with Alex Baydar
  • Continue collaboration with Justin Horwitz and Nathan Brown
  • Maintain spiritual mentorship with Ida Villavicencio
  • Strategic partnerships with Wilson Fong, Travis Oliphant, others

🚀 Business Ventures​

Christian Affirmations App​

  • MVP development and App Store launch
  • Scripture-based daily declarations
  • Personalization features for different demographics
  • Premium model: $50/year with 3-day trial
  • Target audience: Christian women initially, expand from there

Applied AI Consulting​

  • Brand: "The Applied AI Guy" (domain secured)
  • Services: AI implementation for businesses
  • Focus on practical, immediate ROI applications
  • Bridge between cutting-edge AI and real business needs

Really American Media Collaboration​

  • Build AI tools for content identification
  • Thumbnail generation systems
  • Story selection automation
  • Potential board-level involvement

📚 Skills & Capabilities to Master​

Primary Skill: Not Giving Up​

  • Treat commitments as sacred
  • Biblical foundation: Joseph's 13 years of faithfulness
  • Philosophy: "When we quit, we're saying God's will is not that important"
  • Daily accountability through content creation

Supporting Skills​

  • Consistent early rising (support from Alex's commitment)
  • Financial literacy ("I'm a numbers guy, I love data" affirmations)
  • Face-to-camera content creation
  • Community event hosting
  • Miracle documentation and storytelling

🎭 Identity & Positioning​

Dual Mission​

  • Tech Mission: Become recognized Applied AI authority
  • Faith Mission: Document and facilitate miraculous healings
  • Integration: "God wants you to get rich from AI"

Public Persona​

  • Return to influencer mode with face content
  • Position as bridge between Silicon Valley and faith communities
  • "Technological Apostle" spreading both tech and spiritual miracles
  • Thought leader at intersection of AI and Christianity

📊 Key Metrics to Track​

Monthly Metrics​

  • App subscribers and MRR
  • Follower growth rate
  • Event attendance
  • Documented miracles
  • Consulting pipeline value

Quarterly Reviews​

  • Revenue against targets
  • Community growth
  • Relationship development
  • Spiritual growth markers
  • Content performance

🔥 Guiding Principles for 2026​

  1. Faithfulness Over Feelings - Show up regardless of motivation
  2. Boring Consistency - Embrace routine while maintaining uniqueness
  3. Character Over Intelligence - Choose collaborators wisely
  4. Sacred Commitments - Treat RSVPs as "RSVP with God"
  5. Document Everything - For future teaching and testimony
  6. Skip the Line - Use unconventional paths to influence
  7. Merge High Tech with High Spirit - Excellence in both domains

📅 Quarterly Milestones​

Q1 2026​

  • Launch Christian affirmations app
  • Host first major Austin community event
  • Establish content creation routine
  • Document first 3 miracles

Q2 2026​

  • Reach 100K followers milestone
  • Scale app to $250K ARR
  • Complete first major consulting contract
  • Potential romantic relationship beginning

Q3 2026​

  • 500+ event attendees achieved
  • App at $500K ARR
  • Second major consulting contract
  • First celebrity healing documented

Q4 2026​

  • 500K total followers achieved
  • $1M ARR for app
  • 1,000 unique event attendees total
  • 12 documented miracles complete

🙏 Prayer & Declaration​

"God, I commit this year to You. Every goal, every commitment, every promise I make to myself is a sacred contract in Your sight. When I feel like quitting, remind me of Joseph's 13 years of faithfulness. When I doubt, show me Your provision. Let 2026 be the year where obedience meets opportunity, where faithfulness meets favor, and where Your glory is revealed through both technological innovation and miraculous demonstration. Amen."

📝 Accountability Note​

This document represents commitments made during deep reflection with Alex Baydar, strategic planning with Justin Horwitz and Nathan Brown, and spiritual guidance from Ida Villavicencio. These are not mere wishes but sacred commitments to be pursued with faithfulness and persistence throughout 2026.

Remember: "Set big goals, because you might actually achieve them." - Alex Baydar, December 10, 2025