The Top Three Ways To Have An Incredibly Successful and Fabulous 2012:
“The way to hit the target is to see it clearly. Know precisely what you seek to do, to be, to create, stay focused on it, and make it real.” ~ Ralph Marston
The new year is in full effect, and it’s time to get started on the road to create a memorable, fantastic, and mind-blowing year of success for your career, business, and personal life. There are so many ways for you to get focused and set your goals for the year. Some people write out one word, or three words that will be their theme for the year. While others write down a complete action plan, with their specific goals, how they will accomplish them, and the specific deadlines they’ve set for each item.
However you choose to get the year started on the right foot, I recommend one thing, and one thing alone.
Keep it simple.
Your goals, plans, and purpose should be so clear, and simple, that you can call them out when you first wake up in the morning, before you’ve had your coffee, orange juice, tea, or whatever you have to wake you up in the morning. They should be so clear and simple that, you can easily write them down while speaking to someone on the phone, watching tv, and playing with your dog.
The point is, less is more. Keep your goals short, sweet, clear, and concise. By doing this, you will be able to quickly discern what things will help you to reach your goals for this year, and what things sound good, but would only ultimately be a distraction away from what you want to accomplish.
I’ve found that the things I say no to, are even more important than what I say yes to. Saying no to one thing, is essentially me saying yes to my personal and professional goals, and helping me to stay focused on those things, and those things alone.
Remember, there is only so much time in a day, week, month, so everything you do counts. How many hours you spend watching tv, on e-mail, on Facebook, working for free, working on projects that drain you, and leave you feeling empty, etc. They all take your time, energy, and focus. So, if you haven’t already, take a moment to think about what your top 3, specific goals are for this year, and remove those things from your life that will not directly help you to accomplish those specific goals. Doing this will help to guarantee that you reach your goals, and fulfill your purpose for this year.
The Top Three Ways To Have An Incredibly Successful and Fabulous 2012:
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Ashani C Mfuko
Ashani Mfuko is a Social Media Strategist, Digital Marketing Specialist, Award-Winning Blogger, and Professional Dancer. Ashani works with small businesses, corporations, & non-profit organizations as a Social Media Strategist and Digital Marketing Specialist. She creates results-driven, innovative social media strategies that are proven to increase your revenue and catapult your brand to expert status in your niche! She has an extensive track record of creating and implementing successful social media strategies for her clients. She is also the Host and Executive Producer of the “Inside New York City Dance” television show on MNN, and is a proud wife and new mom. Ashani has been featured in Dance Magazine, as a “Media Maven”, as well as in Dance Mogul magazine, Inside Woman magazine, & Dance Studio Life magazine, in addition to various dance blogs online. She is the author and creator of the, “Finance Your Dance: How To Turn Your Passion Into Profit“ e-book and workshop, and her dance blog won the Reader’s Choice, “Top Dance Business Blog” of the year award, two years in a row. She is a leader in the field of social media and digital marketing, and is highly sought after as a dance performer and dance teacher in the New York City dance community. Ashani is on staff at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City, and teaches Advanced Jazz classes for their Jazz & Contemporary program & Ballet program.
Really great piece, Ashani! I WAS able to describe my MAIN goal when you posed the question. Surprisingly, I am following your primary point this time out. Keep it simple. At the end of 2011 one of my goals was not going as well as I hoped for my Jan, 2012 launch. An exciting “shiny” opportunity dropped in to my inbox. Although I could have likely rushed and made the deadline, my business too new, and it would have taken me off track of my main event and the sponsorship I wish to obtain for it. I decided to let it go, and remain on track for what is really my main event in 2012, 5mos. away. More opportunities will come, especially if my first is great!
Awesome Peg! That’s what I’m talking about! You re on the right track! Those “shiny” opportunities can end up being a curse when it’s not the right time. It was very wise of you to be able to see the bigger picture, and make such a decision. As my dad used to say, “keep your eyes on the prize”. Excited for a great year ahead Peg!