“Be grateful for all that you have while you pursue all that you want.”

Jim Rohn

Reflect and Calibrate

Well, that was quick!

The end of the year is an opportune time to honestly reflect on the year that was—think about the goals you achieved or didn’t even get around to setting, the people you met or didn’t meet, the work you did or didn’t do, the books you read or didn’t read, and the comfort zone you leapt out of or stayed within.

You get the point.

Constant calibration is a fundamental characteristic of extraordinary achievers. When you have your perfect destination in all areas of your life clearly defined, it’s much easier to review your actions to see exactly what you need to do more (or less) of to make 2019 the best year yet.

Stay focused and committed to starting the year strong. Before the end of December, make sure you’ve already got a:

• Clear mission
• Detailed plan
• Accountability standards
• Small group of people who align with your values and believe in you; and a
• Living/working environment that inspires you.

Together, these things will have you excited to put in the work each day, attract people / resources into your life who can help you on your journey, and make you more resilient when adversity inevitably strikes. Most importantly, make sure your daily actions correspond with the brightest of your dreams.

For those who have recently joined, here’s a list of the most popular posts this year:

• The Foundation of Every Great Success
• Step-by-step Guide to Networking Like a Pro
• How to Overcome Bad Days
• How to Win Friends and Influence People
• The Greatest Lessons from Napoleon Hill
• How to Turn Failure into Victory … and a Billion-dollar Empire

There’s a lot of practical tips in there that can be applied by anyone. All these newsletters are inspired by my firsthand interviews with more than 100 of the world’s most accomplished people and written to help you unlock your potential.

Coming soon …

There will be some exciting announcements soon! For those who want more resources to help take your personal and professional results to the next level, there’ll be online courses, videos, and even an exclusive mastermind opportunity. Stay tuned for more info.

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Reflecting on the year that was, I appreciate all of you for so willingly sharing your thoughts and struggles with me via email, social media and at speaking events. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve and look forward to helping you engage with your authentic self on a deeper level than you ever thought possible.

Contrary to what slick salespeople say, you ARE enough and everything you need to succeed is already within your possession. As Jim Stovall says, “Being successful is not a closed club. After all, you have the ability. So the question is not ‘can you’ but ‘will you’.”

Take action now. Your life depends on it.

Wishing you and yours every success and happiness this holiday season!

Onwards and upwards always,
James Whittaker

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