Today, I’m sharing my personal roadmap for the year and my goals—not the nitty-gritty of daily operations, but the broad strokes guiding my journey forward.
Here’s what’s on my agenda:
Leadership Through Data
2023 ended with me crafting an operating system for all my business endeavors, a tool that not only streamlines workflow but also centralizes data reporting and communication. This year, I’m doubling down on leveraging data for leadership. It’s about making swift, informed decisions based on real-time insights, ensuring that every metric, out of the many we monitor, serves as a beacon for action.
The Need for Speed
Speed, especially in decision-making, is crucial. It’s about identifying bottlenecks and addressing them without delay. Waiting months to pivot can stifle growth, whereas a prompt response can catalyze progress. This agility, however, doesn’t mean being reckless; it’s about strategic, timely adjustments to keep the momentum going.
Tracking the Better Human Business Score
I’ve discussed the Better Human Business Score before—a simple yet profound metric combining profit margins with days off to gauge both financial and personal freedom. This year, I’m committed to tracking and improving this score, advocating for a balance that doesn’t just aim for profitability but also for quality of life.
Fueling My Creative Side
Despite my data-driven tendencies, I’m also keen to nurture my creative side, particularly through writing and podcasting. Regularly engaging in creative activities sparks new ideas and enriches content, blending analytical rigor with inventive flair.
Less of the Same
Lastly, I’m challenging myself to break the mold—to venture beyond the familiar and embrace innovative approaches that promise not just incremental but exponential growth. It’s about thinking bigger, daring more, and diversifying strategies to reach uncharted territories of success.
As we march forward into 2024, I encourage you to reflect on your goals and how you plan to achieve them. Let’s not let our ambitions fizzle out as the year progresses. It’s the sustained effort, the willingness to tackle the hard stuff, that transforms aspirations into achievements.
Try harder,
-JM
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
(00:00) Introduction – Back from a break and ramping up to twice-weekly episodes.
(00:22) Goals Overview – Setting the stage for discussing broad, impactful goals for the year.
(01:02) Leadership Through Data – Building an operating system for better data-driven leadership.
(02:22) The Need for Speed – Emphasizing quick decision-making to accelerate growth.
(04:21) Better Human Business Score – Tracking and improving on profitability and personal freedom.
(06:05) Fueling Creativity – Commitment to writing and podcasting for creative balance.
(07:28) Less of the Same – Encouraging innovative approaches for exponential growth.
(08:56) Conclusion – A call to maintain momentum and embrace challenges throughout the year.