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I still cannot believe we're already in November. It feels like the year just started, but it's almost over, which is why I'm writing this post.
Don't you dare say, "I'll wait till next year to..."
There's a tendency as we get close to the end of a year, to think about all the things we could be in the new year. We start daydreaming about what the new year could become. We start writing all these New Year resolutions and making our, "In 2025..." Plans.
Look, there are still 50+ days left in 2024 (as of the writing of this post). This means there are still 50 more chances for you to get started on anything you're thinking about waiting till next year to begin.
One of the biggest mistakes most of us make when trying to get a new habit or achieve a goal is waiting for the "perfect" time to begin.
Well let me break it to you, there is no such thing as the "perfect" time. Getting started immediately is far more important because as quickly as possible prove to yourself that you can work towards the new goal.
I love this quote from Ryan Holliday, "I don't trust myself; I have evidence."
What he means is, he doesn't have blind faith in himself to do the things he wants to do. He has evidence that he can refer to that shows whether or not, he does what he needs to do.
Ramit Sethi puts it this way, "The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior."
What better way to begin setting up your future self than starting today to create the past behaviors you want to exhibit?
Most of us believe that in tough times, we will somehow rise to the occasion of the moment. That is not true as the Marines say, "We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training."
So with the days we have left this year, let's begin to set up our future selves for success.
If it's your money you're trying to get right in 2025. Start learning about it, NOW! Try various techniques for managing your money. Maybe you do:
The Dave Ramsey envelope method
Or you try the Ramit CSP
Or Kelechi Direct Deposit method
Or paper budgeting
Try it all and figure out what works best for you before the year ends so you begin 2024 in motion.
If you're trying to get more healthy. Start today. Start by setting up the environment you want to win in:
Find foods you enjoy and what foods you don't want around.
Allow yourself to enjoy the holidays but leave the sweets to the holiday get-together rather than bringing them home.
Find sweet substitutes ie fruits for candy.
Start getting accustomed to a different food group.
Get your taste buds ready for the new year.
Learn the hours you don't mind going to the gym or the hours that are easiest for you to go to the gym.
Try various workouts and see which one works best for you
If it's writing, start with IG Threads and just start sharing your thoughts.
If you wanna make videos, start recording yourself talking with your cellphone and post those videos.
Whatever your thing is for the year 2025, START TODAY!
There is still time in 2024!
Remember Generosity>greed
God Bless You
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