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Your Homework

Posted on December 29, 2024

Yesterday you were given a few things to do regarding 2024 and 2025. Did you do them? If not, put a date and time in the calendar right now to get this done over the next 3 days. Don’t let this opportunity get away from you.

Even if it is not perfect, start. Write on scrap paper if you have to. Book the time in if you didn’t do it.

If you did do it, congratulations! It’s great to review the year and remember all that you did in the last 12 months. It was probably more fulfilling than you thought it was.

Creating a dream / goal list for the future gets you excited about life and the years ahead. It’s a great thing to do.

Now go refine your work. Look over it again. Add bits you have thought more about. Re-read your words to get those great feelings of achievement and adventure. What an exciting year ahead!

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Review 2024 & Plan 2025

Posted on December 28, 2024

If you haven’t already, get a notebook or even a piece of paper and do this today. Take 20 minutes and list out highlights of 2024, including what inspired you, what you achieved and what you loved. Set a timer for 20 minutes and write as fast as you can. You can also include challenges you overcame. Keep each idea short like a bullet point.

Then set your timer for another 20 minutes and try to write out up to 50 things you want to do, have, or be in 2025 and 2030. Write fast using the list you just made as an inspiring guide. Also use your most exciting ideas and imagination.

With this list of 50 things, decide which you want to achieve in 2025 and which might take longer like 2026 or 2030. Put the year you want to achieve the goal next to the goal itself.

Then gather up all the 2025 goals and decide which 5 are most important to you. With these five, write some greater detail around what the goal will look like once it is achieved.

Also write a list of next steps you will need to take to get closer to that goal.

Now put two dates next to each step so you know when you have to start and complete that step.

Now go work your plan!

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Preparation Saves Money

Posted on December 24, 2024

Planning ahead by 6-12 months means you can get cheaper hotel rooms, flights and car rentals.

If you plan your finances in advance, you’ll save money on unnecessary loan interest, last minute charges and unhelpful fees.

Getting agreements in writing with full details and all questions answered gives you time to make better choices and not get stuck with an inferior product or service. The costs in both time and money can be substantial.

Take time to prepare properly and you’ll win more often. Surviving is ok but excelling is a lot more enjoyable.

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Prepare Better

Posted on December 18, 2024

It’s easier not to prepare. It’s even kind of fun to fly by the seat of your pants. But no serious person would let a ‘we’ll figure it out’-type mindset build a bridge or a skyscraper without written architectural drawings.

If your business, or your life, is as valuable, then you best get some grand ideas backed by precise construction plans so you can construct something equally stunning and memorable.

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Don’t Give Up!

Posted on December 17, 2024

Setbacks are a part of life. Don’t let them rule your life though. Find ways to still work toward your written goals.

It may be more effort, but don’t let it be your excuse. Don’t fail because life got a little tougher. Rise up and show the world your desire and capacity to win without excuses.

Get up. Go win. Make yourself proud.

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Make Things Incredible

Posted on December 15, 2024

Set out to do an amazing job. Leapfrog over what has come before. Work at it everyday.

If we’ve been to the moon, make a plan for Mars. If you can build a company worth a million, aim for 100 million.

Don’t provide great customer service if you can provide exceptional customer service.

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Be Precise

Posted on November 29, 2024

The more precise you are with words, timing and goals, the more likely you will get what you want.

When you are vague or generalise, you give up the precision and get what you get. People that can envision and clearly articulate a precise plan or concept, take control of the process and increase the likelihood of getting their desired outcome.

Do you order a drink (super vague), coffee (general), or a moca latte to go with 1 cube of sugar and a dash of whipped cream on top? If you wanted the latter but ordered the former and received a small mug of orangina with a cube of ice, would you be delighted? Probably not.

So start being more specific going forward from right now. Get very precise with your time, words, and goals and see how quickly your whole life starts to improve!

It takes some effort but it’s worth it.

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