May I ask you a question? How much time have you spent since this week planning for Christmas? Please do not just answer without considering your answer, take a moment to reflect back to how much time you have actually spent planning for the upcoming holiday.
I get it, the holidays are a big deal, and require a lot of planning. You are not alone, in our own house plans are being made, decorations being hung. Consideration is being given as to who gifts will be given, and what those gifts will be. Truth be told, as of this morning, my wife and I have not purchased a single item yet - for anyone!
I raise this question for a very specific reason. I would like for you to stop and think for a moment how much time you will spend planning and preparing for Christmas, and then ask yourself if you are investing at least that amount of time and energy into planning for the upcoming new year.
At this moment in time I am either hearing crickets or conversation. I have some friends that have not done any planning for Christmas, and yet when the topic of their life plan for the upcoming year, they will go on for hours talking about all the things they want to accomplish.
Let me be clear, I am in no way, shape, or form, suggesting that a well laid plan that includes the perfect present for that special someone is not important - but might I suggest a well laid plan for the next chapter of your life is of more significance and importance.
I spoke to a potential client several weeks ago, it was a cold contact that came as a result of a referral service I subscribe to. During the conversation, the gentleman told me how screwed up his life was, how he lacked direction, and how he didn’t know what he wanted out of life.
It only took a few minutes of this for me to recognize that for this individual, absent a plan his life would continue to track on the path it has thus far within his journey.
Absent a plan, it is impossible to live life with intention and accomplish the things you want to accomplish within your life. And just like the effort expended on making sure the holidays are perfect for those you love in your life, effort expended on creating a plan and sticking to pays enormous dividends for you and the ones you love.
The challenge is simple this week. In between work, and family and all the other things that consume your time, spend a few minutes jotting down some ideas that you can formulate into a plan that allows you to not only end 2019 strong, but kick off 2020 with the momentum you need to own it and make your life the life you want it to be.
I promise you, the effort you spend making that plan will always pay bigger dividends than the time spent planning for the holidays. Make today the day you get intentional about your life and its direction.
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