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Resolutions…

First blog

New Year’s resolutions don’t normally shake out the way people want them to. Why is that? In my opinion, it’s because focusing on a milestone rather than the processes that get you there only motivates you when you are easily moving toward your goal. Below are two different types of goal lists, hopefully you can see the difference.

1. Clean and Jerk 300# 1. Eat 200 g. of protein every day and workout 3x/week minimum
2.Lose eight pounds 2. Drink 100 oz. water each day and each a fruit/veggie with every meal
3.Become a jiu jitsu purple belt 3. Do 156 jiu jitsu sessions this year (average of 3/week)

See the difference? The list on the left is kind of a shot in the dark on any given day; it is not actionable. With the list on the right, I know if I am on the right track week to week, or in some cases by the hour. By focusing on the processes, I will probably achieve the list on the milestones and regardless of whether I accomplish the goals, or only part them, I will be better for having done the work. If for some reason I only focus on the milestones and still don’t achieve them, I’m left feeling like I wasted my time and effort and am completely unsuccessful.

I hope this short blog gives you some tools to feel and be successful this year. Good luck on your journey!

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Blog Post Title Two

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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Blog Post Title Three

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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Jacob Dickinson Jacob Dickinson

Blog Post Title Four

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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