Happy New Year! Are we happier and healthier, more productive and prosperous yet?
I'll get right to the point.
I don't do resolutions. I do strategy. Here's why.
A resolution is simply an intent, which as we (should) all know is not necessarily followed up by long-term action or fulfillment. Don't get me wrong. It's a wonderful concept and tradition; it speaks to rejuvenation, a remake, a refreshed "you." It gets buckets of articles written about it every New Year. It's a wonderful word; it sounds like champagne in heels.
And it's infamous for being left in the dust as we gleefully sink back into our old habits, hot chocolate in hand.
But strategy is much more demanding and gives you more results. It makes you look deep into that mirror and identify not only the *what* that you want but the *why* and the *how*... and usually the *who* and the *when,* too.
Strategy also comes with a tactical plan. Deliverables. Oh, you want to achieve ABC. Great. What's the XYZ plan of action to get there?
Read on, captain of your ship. Here's the
unabridged version of the New Year's Musing.
May your 2018 be happy, healthy, and strategic.
~ Birgitte
