New Year’s resolutions can get a bad rap, says Derrick P. Myers, CPA, CFP, PFCI.
“Too often, they fall into the category of ‘impossible to achieve’ (e.g., ‘I’ll lose 100 pounds in three months’),” he writes in the January issue of Floral Management. “And even when a goal is technically attainable, human nature frequently steps in and strips people of steam and motivation long before they’ve achieved their objective.”
But, he adds, that doesn’t have to be the case, particularly when it comes to your business goals for the New Year.
“Each year, it’s important to look into the future and plan the direction you want to take your business in the next one, three and five years,” he says. “Now is the perfect time to focus on you and your business. Look at where you want to go, and make the plans that will get you there. For any journey with a desired destination and arrival time, you need a map and a schedule — so make yours now.” Read more.
