New Years Resolutions for 2014

New Years’ Resolutions for 2014 are being written down even as we speak. I watched 2001, a Space Odyssey when I was nine.  I remember thinking that in the year 2000, we would be traversing the stars in spaceships.

Remember all the Y2K hype?  In 2000, all the computer systems in the world were supposed to crash. In 2012 the world was supposed to come to an end because of the Mayan calendar predictions.  We live in a turbulent yet interesting time in history and preparation for the future is a good thing but right now. Here are 5 tips to help you prepare for a successful 2014.

1. Decide what you want to accomplish in each area of your life. What are your physical, financial, spiritual, and relationships goals?  “I want to lose 3 inches on my waist,  I want to create $50,000 of profits from my new business.”  It’s great to have those goals in mind but even more important to envision how those outcomes will make you feel and affect your life and the lives of others.  Even simpler; What’s most important to you right now?

2. Focus on your prize.  What are you passionate about?  How will you be rewarded for your efforts?  Goals are just small milestones along the way. Focusing on the prize and the ultimate outcome is what creates results. What motivates you and what compels your to take consistent action?

3. Specify your most important skill. What business or most important activity will help you accomplish your goals?  Focus on strengthening an activity that will produce results.  For most of us in network marketing, this involves making contacts and following up. When we expand our networks we gain more customers and prospects.

4. What are your limiting factors?   Identify the fears and belief systems that are holding you back. How do you deal with disappointments?  Commit to an accountability partner to help you work through the setbacks.  Commit to reading and gathering information that creates a positive growth environment and propels you forward.  Conversely, remove negative non-productive things from your life.  Associate with like-minded success-minded entrepreneurs.  Take personal responsibility for what you read, watch, hear, and say.  Create your own success story.

5. Accept complete responsibility for your life.   It’s not the government’s responsibility.  It’s not your employer’s responsibility either.  If you work for yourself, look in the mirror and tell the boss that the buck stops here!