A new year! The land of possibility, resolutions, and beginnings. However, sometimes the new year can bring unrealistic expectations and unnecessary pressure. For example, can a brand-new company generate $3M in sales over the year, or is it a resolution to get ten new investors if that’s something out of your control?
An INC article explained this conflict: "the problem with most resolutions is that they jump to the end of the story rather than trying to shape the narrative." Instead, the article recommends "focused on embracing the activities that bring you closer to the goal."
In the spirit of focusing on the rungs rather than the top of the ladder, we asked founders to identify one thing they wanted to concentrate on this year.
Here are some of the responses:
Instead of stressing about fulfilling New Year's resolutions, concentrate on one aspect of your business or personal life. What steps can you take to improve that area? By honing in on a specific detail, you are more likely to develop habitats that will help achieve a larger goal.
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