SUBTRACT BEFORE YOU ADD

In algebra, when solving equations, using the BODMAS method, addition comes before subtraction. But in personal development strategy, subtraction comes before addition. Before we begin to add anything new to our life, especially in this New Year 2026, we must make effort to subtract some things or some people from our lives. We must understand that, we cannot add anything positive into our lives when we still accommodate negative energy, character or negative people. That would amount to an effort in futility, a chasing after the wind. We can't build a new house on a weak foundation. We must first remove the weak foundation, otherwise anything built on it would collapse. You can't be asking God for something new when your life is still loaded with old things, which still occupies space. You need to subtract them before adding news things. If God says in Isaiah 43:18-19, that you should not remember the former things nor consider the things of old; that he will do a new thing, why retaining old and negative people and energy in your life. Delete them without hesitation! Interestingly, adding something new to your life feels like progress. Subtraction of something feel like failure. But know that addition without subtraction is just accumulation. And accumulation without organisation produces nothing exceptional. This year, do a critical scanning of your life, list those things to be subtracted from your life, which are occupying space, otherwise you won't be able to add anything positive. Remember, before you carry out addition of anything to your life, make sure you carry out subtraction first!