As we head into the holidays at the end of the year, you will do one of 2 things when it comes to your goals: 1. Compromise (99% of people) Here's how people do this: - You will let your foot off the gas on something you've been working toward: These are the people who will say to themselves "well I've worked hard this year, I've earned (fill in compromise here)" - You will justify by claiming that the amount of compromise won't affect you: These are the types of people who will say "it's just one day" or "it's just one piece" - You will make excuses as to why you cannot or will not change: These are the people who will say "I would've done ____ if it weren't for ____" or "well I cant do ____ because of (fill in excuse here)" - You wont even try to make any effort to change because you think the year is lost so it's no use trying: These are the people to will say to themselves, "This wasn't my year, but for sure next year will be" or "I'll just start the new year off strong, new year new me" Let me ask you: How has that way of thinking worked for you in the past? I'm not trying to make you feel guilty or shameful because I've been there many times. As a matter of fact there are seasons where you can and should enjoy some rest. However, if you're the type of person that has yet to bear good fruit, stay consistent, or completed a goal you set out to achieve then I'm talking to you. What I want to do is teach you to live a life that does not compromise & instead stays consistent with the person God has called you to be. 2. Commit/ Re-Commit (1% of people) Here's how you do this: - Give yourself grace & forgive yourself for falling short and compromising in the past - Begin planning the new year NOW (not a week before new years, but a month before) - Clearly define who you want to become & what they do/don't do - Create 5 Goals (one for each pillar of faith, family, finance, fitness, and self improvement) that you want to attain by this time next year & make sure they're (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, and Relevant) - Allow your thoughts, actions, habits, and behaviors to begin aligning with the goals & type of person you want to be - Setup boundaries & expectations for yourself before the temptations (family, friends, food, and feelings) come - Understand that failure is a part of the process, so if and when you fail (compromise) recommit and keep going