If there’s one thing that annoys me about my participation on social networking sites near the end of the year, it’s how I’m inundated with hearing people’s claims about ALL the change that the NEW YEAR is about to bring – although they did nothing to prepare for it. Get ready my friends, because you will read and hear an ONSLAUGHT of comments such as “2013 will be the NEW ME!” and “2013 is MY year!”. But to everyone and anyone who would make such a statement, I have to ask: What happened that 2012 wasn’t your year when you proclaimed it would be in late 2011? And what exactly is going to make 2013 so different?
Here is the ORIGINAL PLEDGE POST: http://www.thisisyourconscience.com/2012/08/tiyc-presents-the-52-week-pledge-i-challenge-you-to-get-closer-to-your-dreams/
The reason I’m asking this is because, for the first time in my life, I ACTUALLY think the new year will be very fruitful for me in terms of professional success and exploring new opportunities. I’ve always staunchly believed that the new year is NOT a reset button. We’re not all going to magically, intrinsically change as soon as the clock strikes midnight ringing in the new year, endowing us with passion, vision and ambition that we didn’t have at 11:59. But, approaching this year feels different to me for ONE main reason: I worked hard leading up to this. And the reason I want many of you to look forward to 2013 is because YOU worked hard for it too.
Whether this is your first time reading one of these 52 week challenge posts or if you’ve been here from the start, I’ve read your progression since the summertime and onwards and MANY of us have A LOT to be confident about. The one thing I learned this year (which has been greatly helped by this pledge) is cataloging your goals, challenges, successes and setbacks, AS THEY HAPPEN, helps to keep you focused on your final goals. I’ve never done this before, but doing it has brought a level of focus and personal accountability that I’ve never experienced before. And as the new year quickly approaches, I’m happy to say that the calendar year changing will NOT be the result of “newfound” hard work and success, but simply a coincidental byproduct of it.
I know I’ve been inconsistent with updating posts and this past week I’ve taken a break from updating the site, but I really did need some time off to recharge my creativity and starting Monday I will be back at it. The big goal I’ve been working towards is my book release in the first quarter of 2013 called “You’re Not A Victim, You’re A Volunteer.”
But what I would really love to know is what big goal is on the horizon for YOU in 2013 that you have WORKED and PREPARED for?
Keep grindin’ y’all.
12 Comments, Comment or Ping
lincolnanthonyblades
Ladies & Gentlemen, I know the holidays probably slowed down a lot of our goal chasing, but what big goal are you looking forward to reaping the benefits from, that you prepared for this year?!
Dec 28th, 2012
lincolnanthonyblades
Like I said in the above article, I'm really working hard on this book that I'm almost completely finished, and I'm ready to start doing the promo and everything. The one thing I'm wondering is should I put my face on the cover of this book (lol). Help y'all!
Dec 28th, 2012
GrandCentral
Wha chu talking bout Willis? Duh, January 1st is a magical reset button. LOL
I agree with you, but I do consider January 1st to be somewhat of a reset. Sometimes things get a little foggy towards the end of the year and you need a reset. I agree though its not going to be anything drastic that you didn't accomplish on Dec 31st.
I don't know about you, but dammit 2013 is my year! I can honestly say that each year I try to improve and do better than the last. I called it in 2012 and almost everything happened. Now 2013 is a big milestone for me. I'm turning 30, I'm hitting the road, and I am going to push myself to do things completely outside of the box without the strict rhyme and reason standards that I previously held myself too. So dammit! 2013 is my year!
This year I learned a lot about myself as a person and it's going to benefit me tremendously in all aspects of life going forward. I also made serious strides on the career front. I hit hurdles for the first time and got over them. I also prepared myself for additional development opportunities. Things should continue to progress and additional doors should open in 2013.
Dec 28th, 2012
GrandCentral
Keep grinding! I'm excited for your book. I don't know about the cover. Why exactly would you put your face on the cover? I need more details and background on this.
Dec 28th, 2012
petersburgh
i don't think it is necessary. If it was a hard back book well then I would somewhere inside but not the cover for sure
Dec 28th, 2012
petersburgh
I never made resolutions on old years but i made several changes already that will probably take effect in the new year. I have focussed on my health so definitely more exercise and less to possibly no alcohol lol. I have also started to write a second book of poetry and I am looking for ways to improve my blog. All of these will begin to show in the new year
Dec 28th, 2012
SamyJo
Okay firstly, I'd like to applaud this post as I've also witness the "20XX is gonna be my year!" Server all times a day over the past month or so… Which A) Pisses me off sometimes and usually leads to B) Me to reflect on the goals I had set for myself this time last year(mostly personal) and feel proud that I've come this far.. However, I'm aware that this isn't an ensue for me to be complacent.
In regards to you having your face on the front cover of your book, I personally say 'err hella yeah' yeah!' & the reason being is; it'll finally put a name to face as I have been following this blog for approximately 4months now & I am curious lol. Furthermore, the title is so blunt and (from what I've observed so far) so you!! I think your face being on the front would give it that Je-ne-sais-quoi/voila touch, if you get what I mean. Anyway that's my two penny's
Lastly is it too late to register for the 52wk pledge??
Dec 28th, 2012
Samyjo
Sorry for the spelling mistakes… & they wonder why i hate apple software
Dec 28th, 2012
fourpageletter
why do those posts bother you and why do you continue to follow those people?
i never understand why resolutions get people all hot and bothered.
so people are making proclamations – so what? could it not be worse?
there are things that i've been saying for years that i want to do (get my driver's licence), but many things pop up that i deem more important. now that i have a kid (and know that ttc isn't about that stroller life) – it's back on my action plan/to-do/resolution list.
i don't tend to put mine out there – but sometimes it's good to do so because it makes you accountable (if you have friends). maybe that's what those people who are annoying you are trying to do.
how bout taking a different approach and ask them how you can help them make their 2013 better than the last? if not…how bout ignoring them and focus on your own?
just a thought.
Dec 29th, 2012
lincolnanthonyblades
It's just been something that people suggest, so I figured I would take it into consideration. I guess a lot of authors put their faces on the cover. lol
Dec 30th, 2012
lincolnanthonyblades
I feel you on that. Might look a little cheesy.
Dec 30th, 2012
lincolnanthonyblades
Thanks for the feedback SamyJo!
And no it's definitely not too late!
Dec 30th, 2012
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