Business Plan Resolutions: Why Wait Until Jan 1st?
Posted by
Todd Smith on Wed, Nov 23, 2011 @ 10:13 AM
I recently started a new personal work schedule that involves me getting up at 5am each morning and "writing" for two hours, before I start my day. This time dedicated to creating has been uber-productive and I've found that I'm getting more than twice as much done in a day as a result!
Perhaps it's not having any distractions (other than a bleary-eyed dog trudging past me with a snort of derision to get to the doggie-door) that keeps me focused, or maybe it's just starting the day with positive energy that tends to carry through, but I can tell you that I'm pretty excited about the change in what I'm getting done.
Then I started thinking about how most people spent the Holidays - generally gorging themselves, shopping (and don't get me started on the hyper-commercialization we see going on these days), watching football, and only starting to think about their New Years' Resolutions for 2012.
So I thought to myself - hey, if I can get a jump start on my day by starting a little early, why not get a jump start on an entire year by implementing my business plans for 2012 starting in December of 2011! So, that's exactly what I intend to do!
I've already booked a week in a time share in Hilton Head, SC for the first full week in December to do nothing but write, create, and implement ideas - no phone calls, emails, or other daily distractions, just pure execution. And, hopefully, they'll give me an inspiring room with an ocean view - that always helps the creative juices flow.
So think about this as you enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family- what can you do in your personal life, for your health, for your business's strategic plans or marketing plans right away, without delay? Why not start hitting the gym Dec 1st instead of Jan 1st? Or implementing that new strategic plan or marketing campaign now rather than later? Come Jan 1st, when everyone else is just getting ready to get started, you'll already be miles down the road!!
Happy Thanksgiving
Todd Smith, CEO
Blue Horizon Venture Consulting