The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.
- Michelangelo
Starting a fresh new year is like starting a year with a new slate. It gives you the opportunity to change old habits and strength to change your path to ignite your dreams. This time of the year is highly beneficial to those who normally do not goal set or even follow through with achieving goals and dreams. This is the time today to stop reflect what worked last year for you and what didn't.
You can map out a plan, or strategic plan. Use all your goals and dreams as the big picture then start to map out what you must do to take action. What do you need to do to make it happen.
This is one of my many secrets to living a productive happy and successful life.
My dream to write a book would not have happened if I did not commit to researching every day, writing something everyday. I had to take action, and I had to persevere and continue to believe in my big picture. My book now is only a small part of my big picture but at that time of my life it was a massive goal.
Today seriously take some time out to think about what you would love to achieve. Not what others would like you to do. You may find you have to enrol in a course or change something you are doing right now in your life to create more time and commitment towards this dream.
If you already have a business and you want to take it to another level or improve its success try these tips.
Here are my tips inspired by principles of a 'Military Strategy'
1. Do the unexpected... when it comes to marketing and sales this means to be continually seeking ways to keep up with your competition or out-flank.
2.Do the opposite to last year. Try something completely NEW. Yes it takes courage but you may be surprised it could turn out to be the perfect solution In business and relationships. If you find your self in a hole, don't dig deeper. Stop digging. Change strategies excite me, all you need is the courage to CHANGE.
3.Follow through and follow through. Its called Exploitation. You will have to be strong and focused when you hit challenges or obstacles but successful people have a way of following through. Even if it takes a little longer just keep following through with your vision- the big picture! Exploit it to the fullest.
4. Harmony... learn to work harmoniously with others in all relationships, business and personal. This has to be my favourite and one I practice with passion. In the corporate or military world this is called... Co-operation! I like to call it 'Synergy' It is your responsibility to work effectively and harmoniously and this is a major key for success
Have fun mapping out your plan. Ignite your goals by taking action to making the first step... commit them to paper. From there you can map out the steps in order to make it happen.
Happy New Year.
