2021 is gradually coming to a close; yet another eventful year it has been. How would describe the year, how has it been for you? Did you manage to accomplish all or most of what you wanted to accomplish? Where do you think you got it wrong? These are some of the many questions you now need to start musing on as we draw close to 2022. There probably is no longer enough time to expedite and achieve what you already missed out on. However, this is also a good place to start reflecting and planning for the year ahead.

Put In The Work

Most people still think and believe in microwave solutions. They think things will just magically fall into place without any effort whatsoever. Many of you might have been living like that this year. You might have even evaded anything that requires your effort. Sadly the world seldom works like that – you must diligently work and put in the effort. Two important things you must intimately appreciate – never stop learning and always act, execute! It is not enough to just talk about what you are planning to do – execute! There are vast opportunities to learn new things these days, grab such opportunities. The moment you do the very things others avoid, which are learning and action, you will become exceptional. Carry that with you into 2022 and make the most of next year.

The Top-Down Or End To Beginning Approach

What I am referring to here is simple and can revolutionize your life. Here is the thing; some people are already successful in the areas you are interested in. They have travelled the path you are planning to travel. The fastest strategy for you to succeed easier or sooner is to tap into their wealth of experience and skills. Find opportunities to understudy or be an apprentice if possible. Network with such people or hang around their circles so that you get to interact with them. You will be amazed at how the most successful business people or entrepreneurs are so eager to help you in all these regards. Try it out in this coming year and see your life soar.

Desist From Unhealthy Comparisons

Most of you do not want to admit it but you mostly compare yourselves to others. You might even come up with so-called goals but they might just be disguised comparisons with others. We live in a society and we are always surrounded by what others are doing or achieving. There is nothing wrong with taking a look at all that to draw inspiration. It becomes a problem if you start unhealthily comparing yourself to others. I mean reaching an extent where you start living someone else’s life – losing your uniqueness and originality in the process. Sadly it even extends to one doing even unethical or illegal stuff just to measure up or overtake other people. Do not let that be your story in 2022. There are 2 things that you can drive or stir – how you spend your time and how much effort you invest in anything. By wisely investing in those two metrics you can be anything and achieve anything you want.

Bite Off Only What You Can Chew At A Time

For some reason, I think we now live in a time where opportunities can come towards you like an avalanche. I believe anything is possible and you can do anything you want. However, I do not subscribe to you doing everything that comes your way. You will have to say NO to some things. This all boils down to one of the important qualities you must cultivate in 2022 – FOCUS. Being a jack of all trades tends to mean you never get to master any of them. Narrow down your focus and energy by working only on a few things at a time. This will condition you to produce sterling results rather than average ones. After all, you will even safeguard yourself against possibly experiencing burnout.

These are 4 things I want you to reflect on as you take stock of 2021 and gear up for 2022. This does not mean it is too late to work on your 2021 goals. You can still accomplish a lot in the less than 2 months left to conclude 2021. However, it is now time to start preparing for 2022. The idea is to start early and strong next year.