Have you clearly defined what you want your new year's success to look like at this time a year from now? That's the 1st step in increasing your odds for being successful.
Imagine an archer shooting for a bull's eye on a target 75 yards away. This experienced bowman has all the confidence in the world that he can hit dead center from that distance. He gets in the right stance, notches the arrow properly, draws back, aims and lets go ... only to see the arrow land five yards short of the target. He tries again, making the necessary adjustments, and falls just three yards short. Maybe it's the wind, so he adjusts and comes up a yard short. Frustrated, he moves the target to 50 yards out, notches an arrow, and strikes dead center.
Your target needs to be a SMART goal: Specific; Measurable; Attainable; Realistic; and, Timely.
If you fail to plan for your success, you leave it to chance.
