Typically I scoff at the people who make New Years resolutions – I mean really, have you met many people who have stuck w/ their resolution for more than a few weeks? Think I’m wrong? Go check out the gym parking lot today, then again in 3-4 weeks. I’ll bet you a cup of coffee it’s dropped by a third if not more!
But on the other hand, there are times in our life we need to accomplish something new or different, and what better time than right now to do that? So instead of mocking the masses (okay, I’m still going to do that), I’m going to set 2 major goals this year: 1) Make my real estate business successful, and 2) Have a 1st draft completed of my novel. Obviously, these are pretty broad, but the sweet part is that I can measure the success of each as well as add simple tasks that will give me a way to hold myself accountable. For example, for the real estate business, I need to have at least 24 transactions this year to survive, but my personal goal is 36. On the novel, I need to get my lazy ass in front of the computer more often – and not just for Twitter/Facebook – and slam out some work!
My two goals are pretty simple, but both are life changing if accomplished which is why I am so focused on them right now. Obviously, the success of my real estate gig means I can pay the bills, fill the kitchen cupboards, and (if the right house sells) pick up the new motorcycle (it will be red by the way). But even more than that, it proves to me and others that I can do it on my own; I can take a challenge and win. Completing the book will also change my life – even if it doesn’t imediately see the light of a publishing house – because I will have proven to myself it was more than just a dream, it was something that was in me, perhaps even what I was meant to do. And if the stars align, maybe some day it will get picked up – even if I have to write a few more first! By the way, did you know that J.K. Rowling’s novels about Harry Potter were turned down by major publishers? Now look where she is…
So 2010, you’re going to be mine. I’m gonna kick your ass…..
~T.S. Franklin
