Questions to ask to make 2023 your best year yet!
Even though we are several weeks into 2023, it is not too late to begin planning to make this your best year yet, and to place yourself on the right road to reach your desired location. There are tangible steps you can take to increase the probability of your future success. Begin by asking yourself a few simple questions.
Where am I? Raise your head, lift your gaze, and orient yourself. Where are you? I am betting you are in one of three places. First, you may have reached your desired destination. If so, good for you! Now what? Where or what is your next mountain to climb? Second, you may be on the right track. If so, once again I say good for you! If you are on the right track, identify the next steps and what you need to do to stay on track. Third, you may very well be off track. If so, don't worry; you can get back on the right track, but it will take some work. Remember where it is you want to go and examine the steps, actions, and behaviors that brought you to this point. Now, what do you need to do differently to reach your destination?
Where do I want to go? Be specific: choose a specific destination; set a specific time horizon; and identify specific behaviors to get there in a timely fashion. Revisiting your destination is important, because you want to ensure it is still your desired destination. The greater specificity associated with your destination, the clearer that image is in your mind, the greater probability you will ultimately reach it.
How did I get here? If you are off track, what did you do, or what happened to pull you from your desired destination? What are the behaviors you need to eliminate, what are the behaviors you need to replace, and what are the behaviors you need to implement to get you where you want to go? Answering these questions will go a long way to getting you back on track.
How will I know I am on track? The establishment of milestones and/or key performance indicators will help you recognize whether you are on track or veering off the road as it relates to reaching your destination. Not only do these serve to let us know where we are at the present moment, but they also serve as motivational reminders as we build momentum and journey closer to our destination.
Whatever it is you wish to accomplish this year, I wish you the best. Begin your journey by creating a great day today, answering the questions listed above, and putting one foot in front of the other until you get there. Make 2023 your best year yet!
Chris Matheson, CEO
