New year, new decade and another opportunity to reflect and plan. A brilliant learning experience.
Of course I already have a lot of specific measurable goals for 2010 – I resolved to streamline my business and focus on a handful of key concepts. Then I stumbled across Chris Brogan’s post on 3 words to guide you – a brilliant thought exercise to address resolutions and plans for the forthcoming year.
I whittled down my shortlist of 19 and came up with these:
1. Leverage (but revised)
Everything comes down to leverage, usually using other peoples assets for your own benefit but that’s a little selfish and doesn’t quite sit with my new business ethos of altruism. My plan is to leverage any asset I can for the benefit of others. So in 2010, leverage stands for giving.
2. Team
The biggest struggle I experienced during 2009 was speed of execution. I have ideas coming out of my ears so that’s not a problem. Even picking the best ideas to implement isn’t too difficult, but the speed of implementation is my greatest handicap. Working solo (and part-time) it’s impossible to remain competitive and provide the level of service and value that I envisage. Solution – build a team.
3. Systems
I am now thinking about my business from a much higher level – I’ve trimmed back a couple of sites and now I can really see where everything fits together. Every site, blog post, email broadcast and Youtube video now has a specific purpose as part of an overall strategy to build my business. I have lofty mid and long-term goals and only by taking a 20,000 ft view can I realize the opportunities.
I urge you to give this a shot – it’s a brilliant way to sharpen your mind and tune into your goals.
What 3 words will help you focus your business in 2010?
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