New Year, New You? Making Resolutions You Can Stick To

New Year, New You? Making Resolutions You Can Stick To 

With the start of a new year comes new goals, resolutions, and aspirations. What direction should I take my career? What relationships should I build? What is my purpose in life? All of these questions have crossed my mind at some point. At the end of the day, the central question is – what makes you feel fulfilled at the end of the day? And only you can answer that question.

People tell me that this question is misleading since many people work to pay bills, not to get a sense of fulfillment every day. While that may be true for some, it doesn’t have to be true for all. It takes effort and drive to do what you love. If you want to own a business, but work for someone else, it will take sacrifice and focus to reach your goal. On the other hand, what fulfills you may not pay your bills. In that case, what fulfills you might be part of your 5-9, not your 9-5.

In any case, your resolutions and goals should align with what fulfills you. It’s much easier to stay committed to something you actually want to do. Can you get paid for your passion? That’s a question worth exploring. So this year, make a resolution that you can stick to. What makes you feel fulfilled at the end of the day?

Company vs. Position. Which is more important?

I always thought that you should focus on landing the best possible position, regardless of the company. Not that I didn’t consider the company, I just didn’t consider the company most important. After seeing hundreds of people move in and out of jobs, I can say with confidence: the company you choose matters most. Is the company mission driven or profit driven? The answer to this simple question might give you a preview of how many hours per week you’ll be working.