It’s the end of another year – actually the end of a decade. Let that sink in!

The end of  the year often leaves us taking stock in both our personal and business lives. We set resolutions, sometimes we stick to them, and there are times we don’t.

During my 4 week vacation (because I Clockwork my business, thank you!) I took some time out to make a list of what my vision and goals are for 2020. Creating this list makes me more cognizant of where I need to focus my energy.

It is so important to remember that time is a fluid thing. Often I achieve goals throughout the year, but that doesn’t mean I rest on my laurels – I then create new goals because it’s important to keep going.

It’s the same for goals perhaps I haven’t hit yet. They don’t disappear because I haven’t achieved them by a certain time. Instead, they roll over to the next year. Unless the goal sucked. Then, you know, I have to let that go…

You may have some goals for your business, big or small. But how are you going to reach them? Here are just a few things I do to stay on track so at the end of the year I’m not hanging my head in defeat.

Inspiration

• Where do you find inspiration? For me, I find inspiration all around. From travel, to mastermind groups, to community, to fellow entrepreneurs, to the emails I receive from readers of my books, inspiration is everywhere. Sometimes I see a problem that needs fixing and it inspires me to write a whole new book! (Insert shameless plug for my new book Fix This Next being released in April! Whoohoo!) Inspiration helps me stay motivated to keep working on my goals as well as develop new ideas for new books, training and keynote speeches.

Implementation

You have your inspiration. Now what? What are some of the steps you take to execute those goals you are inspired to achieve?

• Weekly tracking – My team and I have a weekly meeting. If am traveling I do my best to dial in. Our meetings are quick, and to the point – we’re not into wasting time. We have an icebreaker as a little bonding time and then get to business. We discuss our goals and update on our progress. We are all on the same page and man, are we one well oiled machine, baby!
• Daily list – Weekly meetings are great but how do you make magic happen daily? I (as well as my team) take a few minutes at the start of the day to prioritize our time and see how we can best implement ways to reach that weekly goal.
• Delegation – In my book, Clockwork, I talk about “clockworking” your business and I walk that walk. I have built a dedicated team to ensure I have time to create and execute every business and personal goal I can think of.

Give back

• Wait what? I’m busy over here, running a business and crushing goals! Yes! Get it! At the same time, giving back teaches new lessons and opens up avenues for continued growth. Yes, you can give back monetarily. I and my team also give our time. When we connect with our community, we see what their needs are and how your business can best serve them. (And, let’s face it, #marketing).
• Aside from working within a larger community, I have also been a mentor. When I do this, I assess where a mentee needs to grow. Not only can I help them with what I know, I get to see where I can grow as well. The rewards from giving are endless and can be used in your business at every turn.

Above all, I keep that list of goals I created in the start of the year handy. To see it every day keeps my focus where it needs to be.

If you haven’t already, allow yourself some time to visualize your goals and document them. It will give you the clarity you need to begin reaching those dreams of yours!

Friends and colleagues, I wish you all the success and happiness in 2020!

– Mike