Reflection and Rejuvenation ? Taking stock of 2004…

As the year draws to a close, the days short and cold, we often reflect on the year gone by. And in the natural pause that is our holiday season, we often plan for the future year and the warm sunshine of the spring.

Take time to reflect. Take stock of your year, your business successes, as well as your challenges. Would you make the same choices in 2005? Where can you simplify? Where can you be more effective?

Take time to focus. Assess what is most important in your life, your family, your business and your community, and direct your actions there. Realize the strength you gain from your friends, your families, your faith, your love.

Take time to dream about the coming year. As well as being good for the soul, dreaming is an important part of your business strategy. It is from dreams that we develop aspirations, goals, and the boldness to act.

‘Whatever you can do, or dream you can – begin it.

Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.’

- Goethe

What dream will you start toward in 2005?

Best of the season from Ann and Gary Ralston