{"id":29452,"date":"2015-01-08T22:27:25","date_gmt":"2015-01-09T06:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=29452"},"modified":"2015-01-14T18:26:04","modified_gmt":"2015-01-15T02:26:04","slug":"7-important-lessons-learned-last-year-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/7-important-lessons-learned-last-year-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Important Lessons Learned Last Year, And How They Can Help You Too"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Last year wasn’t so great at times.<\/p>\n

But what I learned made it worth it.<\/p>\n

I learned a few lessons, good and not so good. I thought I would share them with you so you can take my experiences and make your year ahead a great one.<\/p>\n

1. Don\u2019t Write Goals<\/h2>\n

Write big ones. Write them and put them where you can see them. Change them review them but more importantly follow them through. If you can\u2019t see your goals you won\u2019t be inspired, you will only have a vague idea of what you want. Make them colorful, worthy and exactly what you want to happen going forward, this will motivate you to take action and getting results.<\/p>\n

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\u00a02.\u00a0Procrastination works<\/h2>\n

It helps you to fail badly, feel awfully guilty about yourself and doesn’t help much with reaching your goals and dreams. For the most part of the year you could say I procrastinated badly, this didn’t work out. Instead I’ve learned it\u2019s all about discipline \u2013 give yourself a command and follow it through. No matter what!<\/p>\n

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\u00a03. On Launching Ideas<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s great if you have ideas and you want to follow them through, but there is a process. Here are some questions you might want to ask yourself before you even start launching an idea especially if you are trying to make a living doing so.<\/p>\n

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  1. Have you researched the market?<\/li>\n
  2. Do they want what you have to offer?<\/li>\n
  3. How do you know?<\/li>\n
  4. Has anyone else done this?<\/li>\n
  5. Are there books on the subject? (Hint: it\u2019s a good idea if there are)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    4. Disappoint people who count on you.<\/h2>\n

    Do you have readers, customers, friends, family that rely on you? You are here for them, they need you. For my readers, I feel like you barely heard from me and while I have a lot to give it doesn’t matter I didn’t give 100{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c}. You needed to hear from me, but didn’t as much as you could have. In essence I let you down.<\/p>\n

    I’ve learned the idea is to give 100{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c}. You too.<\/p>\n

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    5. Don\u2019t be optimistic<\/h2>\n

    Be realistic. Who are you? Where are you? What is your life like right now? What needs to change immediately? Where do you want to go? What does the light look like at the end of the tunnel?<\/p>\n

    I kept my optimism levels high \u2013 but wasn’t realistic, don\u2019t get me wrong it is good to be optimistic but you also have to be realistic. There is a difference.<\/p>\n

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    6. Experiences matter<\/h2>\n

    Life is all about experiences. It means to create the experiences you want to have, then savor them by being present and in the moment. When you look back later on in life you will always remember your experiences over the latest gadget or fashion accessory.<\/p>\n

    Create the experiences you want. Make your experiences count.<\/p>\n

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    7. There is still time<\/h2>\n

    Every day is a new opportunity to improve and change things if you don\u2019t like the way they are. Don\u2019t look back at yesterday, last week or last year and say you failed because while you are here and reading this right now, means there is hope and an opportunity right now to create the life you want, change the things you don\u2019t like and become a better person.<\/p>\n

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    I made some bad choices, terrible mistakes \u00a0– I didn’t have the right foundation but will I quit? No. Instead, I will use what I learned to make better choices.<\/p>\n

    I also did amazing things and changed peoples lives. I am grateful for those moments too.<\/p>\n

    What lessons have you learned from last year that will allow you to make this year a great one? Do you have a game plan?<\/p>\n

    Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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    I\u2019m Diana Reid, a Beach lover, Philosopher & Entrepreneur. \u00a0I am all about helping you find purpose, authenticity & happiness<\/span>, sanity which is why I created The Personal Freedom Project.<\/a> Subscribe to my Happy Triggers Guide<\/a>, designed to help you find purpose, create a plan and manifest your desires, even if you don\u2019t know where to start!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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