I hope you've had a wonderful and profitable 2014! The year
is essentially over and whatever you've got "in the bag" is
about what you'll have for the year. Did it work out the
way you hoped? Did the dreams, plans, hopes and
expectations you had for the year come true? I hope so!
If 2014 has been a great year, please accept my
congratulations and give yourself a pat on back! All I ask
is that you take notes on how you did it. Write down the
"recipe!" How did you stay on track? Who assisted you? What
problems did you over-come? What is your recipe for an even
better New Year? Take notes!
On the other hand, if 2014 is drawing to a close and you
are not where you wanted to be, I hope you will also take
notes. Where did you go astray? What problems did you fail
to anticipate or solve? What didn't work the way you hoped?
Learn from these things so you can "do it different" in
2015!
And as you review the year, please note the following
truth: For most people, the economy and the "big things"
(over which we have little or no control) have little to do
with whether or not they had a wonderful year! If the
things you can control--your time, your effort, your focus,
your daily activities--were on track but your investments
took a hit, or even if you lost your home or your job, 2014
might still have been a banner year! True, no one would
enjoy these huge disappointments, but if you worked hard,
stayed focused and on track, give yourself credit for what
you did right!
If you did your part, know deep in your heart that you have
everything you need to put the "externals" back together.
If you "built it" once, you can build it again, smarter and
faster and better than ever.
But I also want to address those who look at the calendar
and have to honestly admit, "my recipe isn't working." If
you look at the year and in your personal opinion (the only
one that matters) you can't give yourself high marks for
performance, persistence, creativity and (most of all)
results, please have the courage to ask, "Why not?"
Here are a few of the most common weaknesses that hold
people back:
1. Lack of clarity. Many people sort of muddle through
life. They have a set of fantasies or hopes or wishes,
perhaps some images or expectations in their mind, but they
never truly define their outcomes in advance. If this is
you, take time to finally DECIDE exactly what you want.
Write it down. Tell other people. Make the commitment and
go get it.
2. Lack of focus. Some people are clear about what they
want, but they are undisciplined, fearful or distracted and
never "lay claim" to their outcomes. They want a promotion,
but they also want too many other things and never focus
their time, effort, creativity and emotion on doing the
things that are necessary. If you are clear about WHAT you
want, focus on GETTING IT.
3. Poor strategy. Some people never develop specific,
effective plans to get what they want. They want a
promotion, but never ask their boss exactly what is
required to get it. They want more money, but never devise
a strategy to increase sales. They want to be better
parents or life partners but never take a class, read a
book or take other steps to make it happen. Make a plan and
then "work your plan" until you get there.
4. Poor teamwork. This may be the most common, and perhaps
the most easily corrected mistake. Too many of us try to
"do it myself." Big mistake! Almost no one succeeds on
their own! We need cheerleaders, supporters, mentors,
coaches and partners. Have and use a MasterMind! Share your
dream with people who care and who can help you achieve it!
The new year is around the corner. It will be filled with
opportunities to live better and smarter than ever before.
Over the holidays, take time to think clearly about the
year just past. Notice what did you right, and write it
down. Determine to continue your best activities in the new
year. But be honest about your weaknesses, your mistakes
and your "blind spots." Write them down as well, so you can
learn from them. Take notes and where necessary, make
changes.
is essentially over and whatever you've got "in the bag" is
about what you'll have for the year. Did it work out the
way you hoped? Did the dreams, plans, hopes and
expectations you had for the year come true? I hope so!
If 2014 has been a great year, please accept my
congratulations and give yourself a pat on back! All I ask
is that you take notes on how you did it. Write down the
"recipe!" How did you stay on track? Who assisted you? What
problems did you over-come? What is your recipe for an even
better New Year? Take notes!
On the other hand, if 2014 is drawing to a close and you
are not where you wanted to be, I hope you will also take
notes. Where did you go astray? What problems did you fail
to anticipate or solve? What didn't work the way you hoped?
Learn from these things so you can "do it different" in
2015!
And as you review the year, please note the following
truth: For most people, the economy and the "big things"
(over which we have little or no control) have little to do
with whether or not they had a wonderful year! If the
things you can control--your time, your effort, your focus,
your daily activities--were on track but your investments
took a hit, or even if you lost your home or your job, 2014
might still have been a banner year! True, no one would
enjoy these huge disappointments, but if you worked hard,
stayed focused and on track, give yourself credit for what
you did right!
If you did your part, know deep in your heart that you have
everything you need to put the "externals" back together.
If you "built it" once, you can build it again, smarter and
faster and better than ever.
But I also want to address those who look at the calendar
and have to honestly admit, "my recipe isn't working." If
you look at the year and in your personal opinion (the only
one that matters) you can't give yourself high marks for
performance, persistence, creativity and (most of all)
results, please have the courage to ask, "Why not?"
Here are a few of the most common weaknesses that hold
people back:
1. Lack of clarity. Many people sort of muddle through
life. They have a set of fantasies or hopes or wishes,
perhaps some images or expectations in their mind, but they
never truly define their outcomes in advance. If this is
you, take time to finally DECIDE exactly what you want.
Write it down. Tell other people. Make the commitment and
go get it.
2. Lack of focus. Some people are clear about what they
want, but they are undisciplined, fearful or distracted and
never "lay claim" to their outcomes. They want a promotion,
but they also want too many other things and never focus
their time, effort, creativity and emotion on doing the
things that are necessary. If you are clear about WHAT you
want, focus on GETTING IT.
3. Poor strategy. Some people never develop specific,
effective plans to get what they want. They want a
promotion, but never ask their boss exactly what is
required to get it. They want more money, but never devise
a strategy to increase sales. They want to be better
parents or life partners but never take a class, read a
book or take other steps to make it happen. Make a plan and
then "work your plan" until you get there.
4. Poor teamwork. This may be the most common, and perhaps
the most easily corrected mistake. Too many of us try to
"do it myself." Big mistake! Almost no one succeeds on
their own! We need cheerleaders, supporters, mentors,
coaches and partners. Have and use a MasterMind! Share your
dream with people who care and who can help you achieve it!
The new year is around the corner. It will be filled with
opportunities to live better and smarter than ever before.
Over the holidays, take time to think clearly about the
year just past. Notice what did you right, and write it
down. Determine to continue your best activities in the new
year. But be honest about your weaknesses, your mistakes
and your "blind spots." Write them down as well, so you can
learn from them. Take notes and where necessary, make
changes.
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