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The Year 2018

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Everything is still seemingly new; new dreams, new hopes, new ambitions and high expectations. There’s something we all want to be. There is at least a thing you want to have achieved by the end of the year 2018. 
It’s not about what your friends, folks and even foes want or hope for you but about what you want for yourself because in the end, it’s all about you.

 So, what do you want?
You may be familiar with the phrase “if you stand for nothing, you can fall for anything”, it can also be said that if you don’t have a plan, anything can and is set to happen to you. 

Don’t be a victim of circumstances. They are the worst kind of victims because they are found in unfortunate situations that could have been avoided if they had a plan they were working with.

What exactly am I driving at?  Have a clearly stated vision, goal, and plan for your life this year. Let it be SMART and workable. Don’t stop there, work with it, talk about it, ponder about it and sleep on. Yes, let it wake you up, drive your daily activities, inspire the things you do, determine your disposition to life and of course, lull you to sleep at night.  A plus side to this is that you can be sure of getting definite help, counsel, guidance and resources when you know what you want.

This is not about resolutions; it’s about a plan that works for you.

We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, events, and even memorials because they symbolize achievements and milestones. You want to something (s) to celebrate at the end of the year? Write it down now.

Write the VISION and make it PLAIN that YOU may RUN as you READ it.  


Comments

  1. Motunrayo Adeosun16 January 2018 at 02:59

    Wow! Ruthie you gat me. You guys should stayed tuned for another great piece in line with this.

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