Hi , Happy Holiday!

As we wrap up the year and conclude, I like to evaluate how things went with an Annual Review.

What went well?

What didn’t go so well?

What did I learn?

From the initial stab at this review, I am sharing the 8 big lessons from 2021 and I am sure some of these are lessons you could learn from as you navigate through 2022.

#1 Getting outside more is important. Leave your phone at home and go for a walk in nature. Explore the countryside and open spaces. Removing yourself from the noise and distractions of your work really helps you clear your mind and will leave you feeling calmer.

#2 New actions create different results. You are not going to get different results with the same actions. Expecting different results with the same actions is insanity. Evaluate what you’re doing, if things are not working, try something new.

#3 Consistency is Key. The small things add up. When you achieve a long-term goal, it’s not because you just turned up one day and it happened. It’s the daily grind and consistency for a period of time that brings you that prize.

#4 It takes a Village. The old proverb “it takes a village to raise a child” rings true. You cannot go through life on your own. You need a support network to provide you with the resources and help to get you there. Start partnering with other like-minded people who can contribute and help you to get to where you’re going a lot quicker.

#5 Slow down to speed up. Slowing down allows you to evaluate your environment and make the right decision. We’ve all heard the saying “Measure twice and cut once”. Some decisions require you to just take your time. Getting these decisions right before hitting the gas will probably save you a whole lot of pain further down the line.

#6 Keep an accountability partner - don’t underestimate the power of telling someone what you’re working on and when you’ll have it done. Share it with your mentor, your partner, your colleagues, anyone who is invested in you.

#7 Repetition is the mother of skill - when we’re trying something new we’re probably not going to be very good at it. Not being very competent at the beginning is usually the cost of entry. Don’t be discouraged, repetition is key here. Keep practicing and working on it. Continue to seek out opportunities to stretch yourself and work on that skill. If you practice a speech or presentation I can guarantee you the 50th attempt will be far better than the 1st. Iterate and learn as you practice.

#8 Comparison is wasted energy - comparing yourself to others will never help you win. Focus on being better than you were yesterday and you won’t go far wrong.

The end of year is certainly a time to reflect and evaluate what is important to you. What did you learn in 2021? and what do you plan to focus on in 2022? Hope some of these lessons give you some inspiration and things to think about as we head into a new year.

All the best!

Happy Holidays !

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