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Finishing Strong in 2009

2009 has been one of the toughest yet most rewarding years of my life. The global financial crisis coupled with a significant family illness, whilst in the midst of a major change in direction personally, has placed an unprecedented level of stress on me, my family and my business.

Thanks to having a clear set of values and goals, driven by a desire to never give up, I am emerging tougher than ever and ready to finish strong in 2009.

This is the time of year when most people subconsciously take about 6 weeks off and chill out for the “silly season”. Having a well earned rest is essential to a balanced success in our lives, however, before we hang up the hat for another year it is imperative to have 2010 planned on purpose so we can continue the momentum created by our hard work in 2009. Our time off, for those lucky enough to have some, should form a part of our plan.

A lot of people, at this time of year, reflect negatively on what might have been if things had of panned out differently. This negative can have a draining effect, fueled by fear, failure and frustration, binding us in an unhealthy environment and thought pattern and effectively sucking the life out of our time off. I visit the past for one reason; to learn from it and move on. Our current situation is the start point of the next phase of this exciting yet sometimes challenging life. My purpose for writing this article is to encourage us all to draw a line in the sand, accept what’s done is done, learn from our experiences and move forward into a brighter 2010.

Having a clear direction for 2010, articulated by a series of S.M.A.R.T goals, allows us to kick off a new year with purpose. Take off the baggage of the year that’s over, forgive those that have hurt you, change what is in your control, dream big dreams, shed limiting beliefs and have another go. You can do whatever you set you mind to and back up with the appropriate action. Set goals for all areas of your life, not just your business or career. Take a look at an article I wrote earlier in the year that will help you get started.

Here are a list of gems that I live by. Yeah some may sound a bit corny or cliche, but I am here to testify they work!

Success is the progressive realization of worthwhile, pre-determined, personalized goals.

Nothing happens without first a dream.

If we aim at nothing we are bound to hit it.

If you think you can you can; if you think you can’t you won’t.

Obstacles are only visible when we take our eyes off our goals.

In December I am working with all my clients to help them set some stretch goals for 2010. To facilitate this I am running a series of Goal Setting Workshops as my free gift to the local business community. If you need some help with goal setting, drop me a line and I will either contact you myself or put you in touch with someone in your area.

The only way to finish strong in 2009 is to make sure we are ready for a better 2010.

Have an outrageously productive week. You deserve it!

Cheers

Grant Herbert

The People Builder

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