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In 2012, we no doubt will encounter many obstacles that will challenge us. As life throws us these curve balls, just remember they are sent our way for many reasons. They keep us from getting bored, becoming over-confident, a reminder we need to constantly improve, and some will humble us. As one matures, a large percentage of us can look back at times when we had more spending money than we do now, an easier time in life, and past feelings of pride or moments of accomplishment we would like to experience again. These blessings happened because we did the right things to make them happen and set ourselves up for success. In short, regardless of our screw-ups, it is never too late to define another goal and make it happen again! Here is how many successful people will make their New Year the best ever!
As the New Year approaches, many people will find a quiet place for a few hours, to think about what life in the coming year should look like. I was at a seminar, and chuckled when the speaker said, "A goal is nothing more than a wish with a date attached to it." That statement changed my outlook on the way I live my life! Another significant point was the real secret to accomplishment is to make your Goal List in WRITING! This will imbed them into your sub-conscious.
So, to test this speaker’s theory, I wrote down a hundred things I wanted to accomplish and diligently reviewed my list everyday as instructed. After several weeks, with my attention focused on bigger and better things, the list went in a drawer to be forgotten. Five years later, while moving, I re-discovered it. To my amazement, I had accomplished 95% of everything on the list! The exercise verified for me, the power of the sub-conscious mind can do amazing things when given a written plan.
So, who do you want to spend more time with next year? What places do you yearn to visit? What credit obligation you want to eliminate? What is the one financial move you desire to accomplish? What is the best thing you can do for your family? How can you improve your spiritual life? Who is on your personal advisory team is case of a financial, legal, or an accounting emergency? Is your will up to date? What do you need to do to have your total estate plan in order? What health issue should you be taking care of now? How are you going to improve your diet? Are your beneficiaries correct on life insurance policies and trusts? What is your 20-minute daily exercise plan? Is there one thing on your Bucket List that might never get done if you don't do it in this New Year? Did you write them all down?
When you have a list, enter each item on a calendar and specify the day you intend to start each action or goal, and a date you expect to finish or accomplish the task. I am sure there has to be an App for this somewhere! (But, you don’t need one!)
My iPad Calendar works exceptionally well and sinks automatically with my Samsung Droid phone. If you don’t have or don’t use an electronic calendar, a calendar that businesses give away will work fine as they will have all the important holidays on them. Most importantly, even if you have no idea if the scheduled event will work on the date you assigned, give it a probable date anyway. Dates are made to be adjusted. Now all you have to do is activate your plan!
As we look to the New Year we feel optimistic the economy is improving. Being an election year politicians are doing everything they can to at least make sure we feel that way. Overall, I think most people do feel more hopeful things are moving in a more positive direction. Many express concerns about the financial stability of the world, but we must remember to focus on things we can control. If we take care of our house and treat others with dignity, life will take us down the road to better times.
Start your new year off with a personal plan for 2012 that you design, and you will be surprised how much better it turns out!
To Your Success,
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