We often make resolutions for ourselves, but not in the right way. You see, when most people talk about New Year’s resolutions, they conflate a few things. They say things like: “I want to become fluent in another language, lose 50 pounds, and make a million dollars.” Sound familiar? If you say that, you’re listing the totality of your dreams. In other words, you’re answering the question: “What do I want in order for me to live my ideal life?” That’s not a resolution. That’s a vision statement, i.e. a massive life overhaul.
A resolution – in my opinion – is not synonymous with a goal; it’s merely a promise to yourself to fulfill a goal. So for the above vision statement, one goal could actually be to lose 50 pounds. But there’s more to it, and it involves specificity. We can’t just say that we have a goal. We have to take action to move towards that goal. That’s where your resolution comes into play, but in order for it to actually mean something, the two have to be connected. They go hand in hand.

About Life Navigation: Your destination is your north star, and you have to have both the compass and the map to find it. In other words, the bigger picture is the map, and the details are your compass. That combination is what grounds you and guides you through all changes that need to happen in order for you to reach your objective. When you utilize both well, you can skillfully navigate life.

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship where time is an all-to-precious commodity, productivity is a key differentiator between success and failure. High achievers understand this fundamental truth and continuously strive to optimize their productivity to stay ahead in the game. But what sets them apart? What do these driven individuals know about productivity that sets them on a path to success? I’ve compiled what I believe are the top 12 mindset beliefs that high achievers employ to maximize their productivity.

For a while now, I’ve been toying with the idea of creating a small home gym section in my finished basement. Why? Well, if you’ve been reading my monthly productivity reports, you know that my attitude toward exercise changes with the weather. When it’s cold and rainy, I have a hard time getting outside. I don’t want that to become an excuse, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a space where I can move regularly. I finally completed this project in December 2023. Here’s what happened…