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12 Ideas to make 2017 your best year ever

Updated September 2021

By Jim Connolly | December 27, 2016

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Let’s get started.

  1. Yes, outsmart your competitors. However, make sure you outcare them too.
  2. Think big. Average ideas bring average levels of motivation. Big ideas bring big motivation.
  3. Be a source of encouragement. Highlight people’s strengths rather than their weaknesses.
  4. Take a 30 minute walk (or longer) every day. Here’s why.
  5. Eat right. A high performance machine requires high performance fuel to operate optimally.
  6. Be a student. Not a follower. The difference is huge.
  7. Decide to solve trickier problems. There’s a direct link between what you earn and how difficult it is to replace you.
  8. Deliver on your promises. This is a great way to build a world class reputation.
  9. Fail more often in 2017 than you did in 2016. Why? Because if you’re not failing often enough, you’re sticking to things you already know and no longer growing.
  10. Decide to personalize your business, so it’s uniquely yours. One of a kind. Rare and valuable.
  11. Start your projects with the end in mind. Get crystal clear on your outcome, before you start the work.
  12. Be fast to forgive others. While you’re holding a grudge, they are out dancing!

I hope you find these useful. More importantly my friend, I hope you put at least one of these ideas into action.

IMPORTANT: If you want to make more sales, boost your profits and grow an amazing business, this will help you!

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