Focus On 2011
2011 has officially arrived. A soft blanket of snow has covered the ranch, the ground is frozen and the air is crisp and clean. A new year presents the opportunity to all of us to reflect internally and consciously determine the road we follow. Over the past couple days I jotted down a few items for my plan of action in the coming year. What are you going to focus on?
Personally
- Thank the good Lord for the blessings bestowed upon you.
- Focus on family.
- Utilize your skills and talents to the best of your ability.
- Maintain a positive mental attitude.
- Help those less fortunate when able.
- Do your part to leave the country better off for the next generation.
Socially
- Share your personal story with civility and professionalism.
- Look for opportunities to build bridges.
- Challenge yourself to positively engage in communities outside your comfort zone.
- Learn to listen and discover.
- Find the joy in the journey.
Financially
- Buy only what you need, not everything you want.
- Prepare a budget and follow it.
- Maintain a diverse retirement portfolio.
- Prepare or update your estate plan.
- Make sure you have adequate insurance.
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Family, Finances, Goals, Life
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Those are great goals to have….thank you for being such a fantastic inspiration !
Thank you Nancy. You keep up the great work this new year! I love what you are doing with your blog.
Excellent goals - so much to do it’s easy to focus on big things rather than little ones over time!
Thank you Jan. Have a Happy New Year! The development of your blog has been a joy to watch.
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Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate your checking out my blog.
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I appreciate the kind words. Thank you.