Tuesday 2 January 2018

Stop! Don’t Make That New Year Resolution


This is for the 20-somethings; for the 30-somethings; for the high-achieving teens; for everyone who wants to build a meaningful life; for those whose desire is to create their own dreams.
So, you want to make that New Year resolution again? Perhaps, you’ve done yours. What’s the point of jotting down resolutions you wouldn’t follow anyway?
2018 is too long; 365 days are long enough that your 5 or 10 point agenda won’t help you navigate the boat successfully.
Rather than being conservative and doing the unproductive routine you’ve done for years, I have a new strategy for you. I’m committed to doing the same myself.
A lot will happen in 2018. Like every year, 2018 will be flooded with opportunities. You have to be very flexible to seize these opportunities. Resolutions might just keep you from those opportunities.
Resolutions are usually tailored to change a habit, improve character, or cultivate a better attitude. All these are good. If you deeply want to achieve them, it is better to be engaged in activities that fundamentally require them – a fantastic attitude and a crazy work ethic.
Here is what I’d rather love to see you do in 2018:
ü  Go build that business you’ve craved all your life
ü  Create that organisation you’ve always wanted
ü  Be part of a team that challenges you every day
ü  Read. But, write much more
ü  Do something entirely different
ü  Do something bigger than you thought you could
ü  Embrace opportunities
Don’t just change habits and make resolutions; take actions that propel you forward!
It’s important to improve one’s habits, character, and attitude. However, these can’t be improved on their own.
Being part of a team (such as GuysNetwork), building an organisation, chasing your never-ending dreams, and seizing opportunities are the KPI (Key Performance Indicators) that help you measure how far you’ve gone, and how close you are. That’s how you become better in 2018 and beyond.


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