New Year, New Goals! Every year I like to set some goals and track them during with year. It’s a good way to keep myself motivated and alert. The goals are a combination of financial, self-improvement, and health-related goals. You can set your own goals based on what you want to achieve or improve during the new year.
I like to set big and challenging goals. When you set big targets and expectations you trick your mind to think bigger. You know the phrase “Dream Big” or “If your dreams don’t scare you they aren’t big enough”? Well, it’s true, by setting big goals you will force yourself to get out of your comfort zone.
Financial Goals
My financial goals are very simple. Earn More, Save More, and Invest more. The goal every year is to earn, save, and invest more than the previous year. And no, I don’t achieve these goals every year but for sure i work my ass off trying to achieve them.
Start focusing on how to earn more. When you earn more it’s easier to save more, taking for granted that you will not change dramatically your lifestyle. I am not saying not to treat yourself if you get a big fat bonus, but don’t spend all of it to buy a new car. Spend part of that bonus and give yourself a reward, save, and most important INVEST.
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Self Improvement Goals
Every year I try to be better than the previous year. That means to know more things. You can learn more things from various sources. Books, podcasts, YouTube, blogs, newspapers. Lately, my primary source of new information is podcasts. It’s so easy with podcasts. I can hear them when driving to work, to the supermarket, while working out, or having a walk. One podcast I really enjoy lately is Capitalism.com with Ryan Daniel Moran. The Capitalism.com Podcast Network presents content for those who are bold enough to create change, pursue wealth, find freedom, take control of their health, and reach their full potential.
I aim to learn something new every day. My goals for this year are:
- Read at least one blog post/article per day
- Read 4 books
- Listen at least 20 minutes of podcast per day.
Health Goals
Health should be our primary concern. Many times we neglect it because we spend a lot of time working and we don’t consider it as a priority until we get sick. I have been there myself. I didn’t get sick, but I saw my body change, my mind not as sharp as before, more easily getting tired, loss of motivation, stressed, and my sleep quality deteriorated.
So every year I set very simple goals for my health.
- Eat healthy at least 5 days per week,
- Train 4 times per week (Warmup 10 minutes, HIIT 10 minutes, 20 secs on, 20 seconds rest)
There you have it. My goals for the New Year! It’s very exciting to set new goals and tracking them throughout the whole year. I hope this blog post motivates you to set some goals. If you set some financial, self-improvement, and health goals your future self will thank you. And remember, it’s never too late to start. It all starts with a small investment, one book, one pushup.
Go to M1Finance and make your first investment. You will be glad 20 years from now that you started investing today!
Books worth reading
Think and Grow Rich | Buy on Amazon
The little book of common sense investing | Buy on Amazon
I Will Teach You To Be Rich | Buy on Amazon
The Intelligent Investor | Buy on Amazon
A Wealth of Common Sense | Buy on Amazon