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!