Which one is better ?
“Does anyone have any questions ?” vs
“I’m sure plenty of you have questions, great time to ask now.”
“Everything going well so far ?” vs
“What challenges are you facing right now ?”
“What can you tell me about the XXX ?” vs
“What problems does XXX have ?”
Reframe your questions…
We are lucky in this part of the world, as every year we have two New Years – one Gregorian New Year and one Lunar New Year.
In other words, we have two year ends, such that we can reflect on our works two times and also two chances to plan ahead for the coming year. In fact, we can even prepare two New Year’s resolutions, if the first one didn’t work out.
So let’s start a new journey !
Examples :
If you own a dessert stand, you’re not selling ice cream. You’re selling a first date.
If you own a luxury car dealership, you’re not selling a Ferrari. You’re selling status.
If you own an outdoors shop, you’re not selling fishing rods. You’re selling lasting family memories.
Exercise :
If you own a , you’re not selling . You’re selling _.
It is the first week of the year … and what are you thinking ?
Something you want to achieve today ? In 1 year ? Or in 5 years ?
Invest your time wisely, instead of wasting it.
(James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits, https://amzn.to/31xDuZe)
My goal for 2022 is to accomplish the goals of 2021, which I should have done in 2020 because I made a promise in 2019 and planned in 2018.
Still, I’m optimistic because …
M.Y. Lessons Learnt 