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I started following Chris Brogan about 3 years ago. Since about 2006, instead of resolutions, he has been posting his 3 words that are the basis for his goals that year.  I have never been good at resolutions.  I always have good intentions, but after time those resolutions loose their luster and “life” just gets in the way.  So, I have adopted Chris’s three words technique because it allows me to build many ideas off my words for this year.

Last year, honestly, I just didn’t pick the words.  I let a lot slip by in 2011.  I could tell that I needed something, but I let everything else get in the way.  I didn’t blog.  I didn’t write.  I really didn’t do much of anything except read.  I read a lot last year from blogs to books, on every subject I could think of pertaining to marketing online and off-line.  So, while I didn’t have the focus to anything outwardly so all of you could see it, I was growing inside. This year, it will be different.  I am going to blog again and start putting some of my ideas to work.

So, here we go.  Here are my three words for 2012:

Start: A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.  - Lao Tzu.  Every journey or idea has an origin. So many times, I have had a great idea but didn’t start the project or carry through the idea because I didn’t know what to do first.  This year, I am going to do something every day, little or a lot, I am going to just do something. Starting anything can be difficult, but not impossible.  This year I am going to force myself to look past the start, then focus (my second word) on the process and end results.

Focus: Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear. – Anthony Robbins. Sometime, I honestly think I have a touch of ADD.  I have a tendency to begin something or get a great idea, then a shiny object comes along and takes away my attention.  I try to focus on the task at hand, but something either draws my attention or I just fear that I won’t do it right, so I just avoid the idea all together. This year, I am going to focus on what is important.  My first and most important focus will be my family.  I realized last year that I really have precious little time left to truly enjoy my family being together.  Before we know it, they are grown and leave home.  I want to focus on my family first.  My next focus will be on business.  I am going to continue working hard at my job, but I am going to pursue my other business interests as well. I have the education, experience and knowledge to do so much more than I am now.  I am going to focus on learning more about internet marketing and how to supplement our family’s income.  I want to make sure they have the life they deserve.  So, “focus” is my second word and pivotal to my 2012 success.

Inspire: Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others. – Plato  My first two words this year were a given.  I need to start and focus on the tasks at hand.  My third word was tough. In the end, it’s not all about me.  In order to succeed, I need to inspire those around me to be successful.  I have a lot of knowledge in me that I want to share.  I want to inspire those around me to do more.  My plan for 2012 is to lead by example, especially when it comes to my health.  I used to be well over 300 lbs, then lost almost 100 two years ago.  I have managed to keep most of it off, but need to continue my journey and set the example to my children.  I also want to inspire people through teaching.  My goal is to use my knowledge to help other people get to their goals.

So, there you have it.  My three words for 2012: Start, Focus & Inspire.  Now the fun begins.  It’s time to put these words to work.  What are you three words for 2012?  I would love to hear your comments.

Happy New Year!

 

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