The Magic of New Years Resolutions?

The Magic of New Years Resolutions? – by Arnie Wohlgemut

Lucy was leaning against the fence with Charlie Brown. “I would like to change the world”, she said. Charlie Brown asked, “Where would you like to start?” She replied, “I would start with you.”

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I typically hear in the last few months of the year a lot of folks say, “I can’t hardly wait for this year to end.” Granted, the pandemic has been hard on many.

When I hear this type of statement, it sounds like we expect all our stress or troubles to mysteriously disappear, as if a new year on a calendar has the power to change your life or change YOU.

It is not magic! Your life will not instantly be better. The ‘Hoover People’, those that suck the life out of you, will still be there!

You must be willing to change.

I believe that we don’t have to wait for a new year in a calendar to prioritize what we would like to change or accomplish. In fact, the moment when we realize what we would like to change or accomplish at any point of the year is the time best to write it down-whether it’s January or June.

Writing it down is an important first step, followed by planning. The simple act of writing implies commitment and is harder to both ignore and forget!

Here are some thoughts I believe can help you begin making the change you have identified.

“Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.”

Coco Chanel
  • Achieving your goal or reaching your target accomplishments requires self-confidence. Yes, you need to believe in yourself and believe you have access to all the knowledge and resources you need.
    • A person with self-confidence finds strength from inner conviction and continues when problems arise.
    • As a leader, your influence is shaped by how much confidence others have in you.

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”

H Jackson Brown, Jr.
  • Achieving your goal or reaching your target accomplishments requires the best from you.
    • Good is the enemy of best. In everything, do the best you can.
    • Put your heart and strength from your inner conviction to good use, then move forward.

“When you do the things in the present that you can see, you are shaping the future that you have yet to see.”

Idowu Koyenikan
  • Achieving your goal or reaching your target accomplishment requires you to act.
    • Set a deadline. This forces us to prioritize and shake off the spirit of procrastination.

“A bad plan is better than no plan, and the most important quality of any plan is the flexibility to change.”

Judson L Moore
  • Achieving your goal or reaching your target accomplishments requires you to have flexible expectations.
    • As leaders we know we need diversity, in experience and opinion. Having flexible expectations allows you to have faith in your own ability and that of your team members.
    • Often, we learn too late what is really important and what is not. Be a quick learner.

I truly hope success will find you; no matter when you select a goal or target some specific accomplishments. Reach out to me anytime, I would be willing to help.