Some people will resolve to be healthier or to lose weight in 2014. Others aim to be kinder to strangers and to spend more time with the most important people in their lives. Still others will make promises to themselves and others to go back to school, get a better job, and quit putting off that project they've been putting off for so long.
I'm not unlike others, though I have an unfair advantage over others who made New Year's resolutions. First, I began my healthy resolution on December 30 by unfreezing my gym membership and getting in there to work out before the new year. So, technically I did not wait until 2014 to begin my journey to get back in shape, lose 50 pounds of fat and put on 20 pounds of muscle.
Also, because I successfully quit using tobacco products cold turkey last year at this time simply by deciding I was done smoking and dipping, I know I can successfully reach my goals once I set my mind to it. Cutting WAY back on the alcohol in the past 2 years has also had a tremendous impact on my mindset, sense of accomplishment and clarity and enjoyment of life.
Look, all it takes is 21 days to make or break a habit, so as long as I'm vigilant at the start of the year, momentum will take care of the rest.
My other resolutions this year include focusing on putting others' needs ahead of my own in the spirit of "he who is first shall be last and he who is last shall be first." I want to help others and to serve others, both in my profession and in my personal life, so that by giving more of myself I will receive infinitely more in return.
I want to be the best husband, friend, adviser, Realtor, writer, athlete--you name it--I can be and 2014 is the year it all kicks into gear.
I'm letting go of negativity and stress and creating a positive environment between my ears so that I have the energy and mindset to succeed in 2014.
My other goals include writing at least a little bit every day, becoming a full-time independent contractor through Real Estate and freelance writing and marketing work (with Real Estate being my full-time job and the main bread winner), buying my first house and (God willing) becoming a father, doubling my income from 2013, playing more than 30 rounds of golf (and breaking 80 at least 5 times) and catching a billfish on the Gulf of Mexico.
What's that saying? Shoot for the moon and you may hit a star? I'm aiming for the heavens in 2014. Who's coming along for the ride?
