The Year I Write My Own Resolutions

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I used to envy people who would make resolutions every new year and then stick with them. I rarely make new year resolutions/set goals because I fear I wouldn't follow through and that would be one more thing I'd be failing at. Even when I make resolutions, I don't write them down so I don't bear the burden of being constantly reminded that I'm not meeting up.

A new year is like a reset for most people but for me, it's just a continuation of regular days. I prefer setting my goals in bits over the year and not cramming it all up at a go. It gets overwhelming and that's when the fear of failure creeps in.

This year, however, is different and I'm not afraid of writing my goals, reaching for them and even failing. It's different because I didn't need to come up with these resolutions only now, as they are the bits and pieces from the latter part of last year that I've been dwelling on. Is that what people have been doing all along? I didn't know that.

Having these goals before January and laying the foundation for them gives me better clarity and that's why I can boldly make resolutions this new year without feeling overwhelmed. My goals this year revolve around learning, bettering my finances and staying consistent.

Starting my trading journey

On new year's day, my mum asked me if I'm alright financially and I said yes but I'm not alright because I want more. I don't have a lot of responsibilities right now so I'm saving most of what I earn here but what happens when new responsibilities begin hitting me?

I recently ventured into trading and I started blindly but I'm not going to go far or make the money I want if I continue that way. I'm gradually learning the ropes, reading a lot and watching videos. It's a whole lot of information to take in and I'm a bit overwhelmed but I need to know more than buying on red days and selling on green days.

This is the year that I consistently learn how to trade and make it one of my income sources. I feel like I've made mistakes with some trades already that might make me a bagholder but I can't tell. I'm going to keep learning and make smart trading decisions, aiming for a 100% profit margin in 6 months.

Increase my stake and continue saving

I'm currently at a little over 1000HP and I want to have at least 3000HP at the end of the year. I intend to reach this figure by powering up more and setting some of my reward payouts to 100% power up to reach my goal even faster.

There's 592HBD in my savings currently and I'd like to see at least 1500HBD in savings at the end of the year.

For my Leo power, I'm currently at 66 and looking to make that 500 Leo power in 6 months. It's sort of new territory as I only started writing properly on Leofinance some days ago so I can't tell if I'm setting my sight too far for a start. I earn Leo from holding Cub Life and Bro tokens, it's little, but I'm having it all powered up.

Learning A New Skill

Two weeks ago I made a post on hive talking about how expensive it is to learn a digital skill and I resorted to taking free courses for a start. A few days after, I came across an institute offering a two-month digital marketing training based on an income sharing agreement tuition payment.

Instead of paying the $454 tuition fee upfront, I get to pay it after graduating from the course. The deal is, they link me with an employer and if I get a job, I pay 17.5% of my monthly salary until my tuition fee is covered completely. If they're not able to get me a job, I don't pay the money.

I thought it was a good deal and also, digital marketing combined with the CRM course I'm taking is such a good skill-set. I sent in my application and two days later, got accepted. It was exciting to get it just after I made a resolve to actively seek learning opportunities.

Classes begin tomorrow and it's going to be a long two months but I'm ready. I don't even mind getting a job from them or not, I'm just grateful for an opportunity to have an in-depth learning experience.

I like how I have clarity this new year and so much willingness to get ahead. I set the foundation last year and it has made me begin the year on a good note. There are other areas I'm unclear about but I have the whole year to work on those goals too.

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I read a New Years Resolution/Goal article several years ago that stuck with me. It recommended setting goals not resolutions as the latter are all or nothing. With the goals it recommended setting aggressive goals and then giving yourself a letter grade on them each quarter and a final one at the end of the year. I like this approach better as you don't feel like you have failed if you don't attain a goal completely. Getting a B or an A is still improvement from where you were. Good luck with your goals this year and in your digital marketing course. The pay back after graduating and landing a job sounds great!

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I used to see both as one and the same, now I understand. Grading one's self rather than completely writing off is indeed a better approach.

Good luck with your goals this year and in your digital marketing course. The pay back after graduating and landing a job sounds great!

Thank you!

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Oh my, this is a lot but I am happy you have taken a step towards writing resolutions and actively making sure you follow all of them.

I wish you luck with your trading lessons, your new skill set pursuits, your stake, the goals for your HBD, LP(even though I have no idea what this is..lol) and everything you are planning on venturing into this year.

Cheers to a year where you have decided to step out of your comfort zone.... 2022. May the gods be with you. Amen.

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I meant Leo power...I just made an edit.

Thank you babe...your kind words go a long way. I wish you the very best this year.

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Oh ohk, you are welcome 🤗

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I used to feel the same way about setting goals each year but I broke out of it Last year and I achieved even more than the goal I set. It’s fear and thank God you overcame it.

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Wao. This is a good and a great one for you.. I hope you achieve them all..

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Instead of paying the $454 tuition fee upfront, I get to pay it after graduating from the course. The deal is, they link me with an employer and if I get a job, I pay 17.5% of my monthly salary until my tuition fee is covered completely.

This is a good bargain. What?😞

but I need to know more than buying on red days and selling on green days.

This was me last year and I kept throwing money away.

I enjoyed reading your post. Although they are your personal goals, they are motivating as well. I hope and pray you accomplish and exceed them all @wolfofnostreet.

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