And so another year draws to a close.
Was it a successful one for you? Did you achieve the 2006-goals you wanted?
I’m absolutely awful at setting goals. I like to jump from one interesting project to another every five minutes or less.
My New Year’s Resolution should probably be to set some New Year’s Resolutions. 
But, regardless of whether you did or didn’t set any specific goals, you should still be able to look back at 2006 and ask yourself “did I achieve what I wanted with that year“?
I’m not necessarily talking about money… there are many other aspects to life than just income.
Did you treat your friends and family well?
Did you take care of yourself… mentally, spiritually, emotionally, physically?
Did you write that novel you’ve always been “meaning” to write?
Did you visit the places you wanted to go to, see the sights you wanted to see, meet the people you wanted to meet?
… or did you just let 2006 slide by, and wonder what happened to it when people started to mention Christmas back in October?
If you let 2006 slide by, was it because life threw obstacles at you that prevented you from achieving other goals? Or was it because you “slobbed out” in front of the TV when you weren’t at work?
Will you be doing the same in 2007?
Think about it. 2007 hasn’t even begun yet. As I type this, 2007 is still nine hours away… which means 2007 is like a pristine present… an unwrapped gift all on its own under the Christmas tree. You’ll be opening that gift at the end of today, whether you want to or not… so wouldn’t it be great to positively decide, right now, while the gift is still unopened, that you’ll make maximum use of the opportunities 2007 will bring?
Make your list… what is it you want to achive? A personal goal? A travel goal? A new house? Sacking your boss and starting your own business? Taking an existing business to the next level?
Write your goals down… and make them happen in 2007.
May I be the first to wish you a Happy New Year… slightly early.
(now go and make that list… )