Making 2024 Your Best Year Yet
It's going to take work, but we can all make the next year our best year yet!
I've got a super cool way of kicking off the New Year, and guess what? It's not your typical resolution game. Nah, that just doesn't cut it for me.
Here's my secret sauce: I pick 1-4 snazzy words to jazz up my year – usually I land on 3. These aren't just any words; they're like my personal cheerleaders, guiding me through the year. I even whip up a graphic of these words to keep them in my sights all year round. Last year, I skipped this ritual, and oh boy, did I make some choices I wish I could rewind! But hey, no sweat, I'm rolling with it and making the best of things.
Now, drumroll, please... here are my 3 powerhouse words for the year, and why they're the bomb:
Intention – This year is all about purpose, baby! I'm double-checking everything against these 3 words before I dive in or bow out. No more flying by the seat of my pants.
Attention – Sayonara, multitasking! I'm ditching my phone for note-taking and going old school with pen and paper. Why? To give my full, undivided attention to every person and task – they deserve it!
Retention – Big news! I'm switching gears from my Sales Leadership Show to a fresh podcast called Happy AF. It's a mix of interviews and me dishing out happiness insights. So, instead of gobbling up 100 books in 2024, I'm cozying up with around 25 top-notch books on happiness. I'm all about soaking in the best info and diving deep.
Wondering how I landed on these gems? Here's the scoop on how to snag your own magic words:
Look for words that sharpen your focus for the year. Is the word a guiding star, a distraction, or just fluff?
Dive deep – What does the word really mean to you? Why does it matter? Maybe try the '5 Whys' trick to really get to the heart of it.
Don't get caught up in making a sentence or a pattern. Each word should stand tall on its own. Mine ended in 'tion' by pure chance – don't force it if it's not happening.
Get creative and visual with Canva.com. Whip up a killer graphic, make it your phone's wallpaper, print it out, or just keep it handy for daily inspiration.
That's the gist! Choose 1-4 words (I'm a 3-word kind of guy) to give your year a turbo boost. And hey, you can totally rock this too!
Keep your eyes peeled for more nuggets of wisdom from me every Monday and Friday. And get ready for a boatload of value coming your way starting in February. Stay tuned!