It's hard to believe, but 2018 is coming to an end. With
Christmas and New Year's both coming in a matter of weeks,
my sense is that most people, businesses and organizations
really are shutting down for the holidays.
And that means that these weeks is your last chance to review
the year and plan the year ahead. I strongly urge you to
take some time - at least an hour - to ask some good
questions, jot some notes, and make your choices.
I learned long ago that IMPACT readers are not ordinary
people. They are more ambitious, more optimistic,
better educated and definitely more "awake" than the
average person. You take life seriously! You have goals and
want life to work out well. You want to achieve some
important things. Let's make it happen in 2019!
Here is a simple three-step process that I use.
I think it makes a difference and I urge you to take the
time to give it a try. Here we go:
1. First, REVIEW THE PAST. "Those who fail to learn from
the past are doomed to repeat it."
The first step to changing the future is to acknowledge
what already is. Ask good questions about 2018. What did
you learn? What worked well? What would you like to repeat?
What are you proud of? How did you grow, change or improve
this year? How about your relationships, your career, your
lifestyle? How about your income, your health and your
hobbies? Ask good questions, and write down the answers.
2. Second, MAP THE FUTURE. I like the term "map" because
this is not a dream, a fantasy or even just a goal. What
exactly would you like to change in 2019? Do you want to
increase your income? Lose weight? Improve some
relationships, buy a new house, change jobs?
Mapping the future requires that you balance optimism and
ambition with a conservative assessment of what's possible.
Remember, reality never lies. It's unlikely that you can
change everything or do everything in one year. What are
the specifics you really to want to change in 2019? Ask
good questions; write down the answers.
3. Third, GET A SYSTEM. I'm a huge believer in plans and
budgets and strategies. If you want to increase you income
by 25%, you'll probably have to make more sales, work more
hours or learn new skills. When (exactly) will you do this?
If you want to lose ten pounds, you'll probably have to
exercise more and eat less. Make a plan!
And get plenty of support. Surround yourself with reminders,
books, tools and equipment that automatically move you in
the direction you want to go.
Get a coach or work with a MasterMind group. Make sure your
family, friends and colleagues know exactly what you want
to achieve, and make sure they support you every step of
the way.
The start of a new year is a wonderful time to take stock,
adjust course and affirm your priorities, but it doesn't
happen by accident. Take time to review. Take time to plan
and develop your system. And get the support you'll need.
You can make 2019 your best, most productive and rewarding
year ever, but only if you arrange for success in advance.
Do your homework! Make it happen!
Christmas and New Year's both coming in a matter of weeks,
my sense is that most people, businesses and organizations
really are shutting down for the holidays.
And that means that these weeks is your last chance to review
the year and plan the year ahead. I strongly urge you to
take some time - at least an hour - to ask some good
questions, jot some notes, and make your choices.
I learned long ago that IMPACT readers are not ordinary
people. They are more ambitious, more optimistic,
better educated and definitely more "awake" than the
average person. You take life seriously! You have goals and
want life to work out well. You want to achieve some
important things. Let's make it happen in 2019!
Here is a simple three-step process that I use.
I think it makes a difference and I urge you to take the
time to give it a try. Here we go:
1. First, REVIEW THE PAST. "Those who fail to learn from
the past are doomed to repeat it."
The first step to changing the future is to acknowledge
what already is. Ask good questions about 2018. What did
you learn? What worked well? What would you like to repeat?
What are you proud of? How did you grow, change or improve
this year? How about your relationships, your career, your
lifestyle? How about your income, your health and your
hobbies? Ask good questions, and write down the answers.
2. Second, MAP THE FUTURE. I like the term "map" because
this is not a dream, a fantasy or even just a goal. What
exactly would you like to change in 2019? Do you want to
increase your income? Lose weight? Improve some
relationships, buy a new house, change jobs?
Mapping the future requires that you balance optimism and
ambition with a conservative assessment of what's possible.
Remember, reality never lies. It's unlikely that you can
change everything or do everything in one year. What are
the specifics you really to want to change in 2019? Ask
good questions; write down the answers.
3. Third, GET A SYSTEM. I'm a huge believer in plans and
budgets and strategies. If you want to increase you income
by 25%, you'll probably have to make more sales, work more
hours or learn new skills. When (exactly) will you do this?
If you want to lose ten pounds, you'll probably have to
exercise more and eat less. Make a plan!
And get plenty of support. Surround yourself with reminders,
books, tools and equipment that automatically move you in
the direction you want to go.
Get a coach or work with a MasterMind group. Make sure your
family, friends and colleagues know exactly what you want
to achieve, and make sure they support you every step of
the way.
The start of a new year is a wonderful time to take stock,
adjust course and affirm your priorities, but it doesn't
happen by accident. Take time to review. Take time to plan
and develop your system. And get the support you'll need.
You can make 2019 your best, most productive and rewarding
year ever, but only if you arrange for success in advance.
Do your homework! Make it happen!
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