Before You Plan Next Year, Ask Yourself This One Question.
Before You Plan Next Year, Ask Yourself This One Question. Most people don’t fail because they lack goals. They fail because they chase goals that were never truly theirs. Every year, we rush into planning—new targets, new habits, new promises—without pausing to ask the most important questions: What actually matters to me right now? And how do I know I’m moving in the right direction? If you want next year to feel intentional—not exhausting—this is where you begin. Why Most Priorities Feel Confusing. We live in a world of borrowed ambitions. • Goals shaped by comparison • Priorities influenced by expectations • Desires inherited from society, family, or social media So when someone asks, “What’s your priority for next year?” We hesitate. Not because we’re unclear… But because we’ve never been taught how to find the answer within ourselves. Clarity doesn’t come from motivation. It comes from awareness. Step 1: Know Where You Are Before Deciding Where to Go** You can’t choose the right ...