Happy January.

To support you in being F.I.R.S.T. (Future-Ready. Innovative. Relevant. Strategic. Trusted.), here's 1 tip, 1 question and 1 quote.

1. The F.I.R.S.T. Tip

The new year is an opportune time to reflect and recalibrate our lives. Instead of just jumping into New Year’s resolutions and what we should be DOING, why not also reflect on how we are BEING so we can direct our energies to those areas of our life that truly matter.

This is the philosophy of essentialism.

When we focus our energies on the essentials and we will become more productive, more serene and more successful.

In his book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, author Greg McKeown shares that essentialism is the deliberate practice of saying no and focusing only on what is truly important.

He adds that only when we can distinguish the “vital few” from the “trivial many” that we can give ourselves the permission to stop trying to do it all. This enables us to make our highest contribution towards things that really matter.

Tip: Do fewer things better.    

2. The F.I.R.S.T. Question

We are the sum of our habits. As we strive towards our goals, remember that our habits provide the system towards achieving (or sabotaging) them.

Think of a good habit you want to create.

Then think of how you can start building it into your day, every day. For just 1 min.

You will be amazed how starting small enables effortless consistency and provides the momentum for success.

3.The F.I.R.S.T. Quote

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