Now Year’s Resolutions

Nope. Not a typo. It’s always today which means your time is now. Have you had a chance to read “It’s Always Today?” Well if you have then you understand how having clear directions can expedite the achievement of your goals. Setting your GPS (Goal Procurement Strategy) then applying focus, effort, and discipline to the tasks or resolves contained within that strategy is essential for success.

Even luck favors the prepared. I’ve heard it said that New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time since most people are great at starting, mediocre at persevering, and poor at finishing, if quitting doesn’t become a better idea first. This time, scrap the New Year’s resolutions and make your Now Year’s resolutions. Face it; if you can’t start now then waiting until the New Year won’t make much difference. Spend the next 10 days or so setting your GPS. Write out your one year plan for 2012 and your one month plan for January. Go ahead and use January 1^st as your starting point only for ease of record keeping. Live everyday in the now. Review your resolutions, and your budget, often if not daily to maintain your focus. It’s always today. Yesterday this was tomorrow but come New Year’s Day, right now will be last year.

-- Wood Butler, Jr.

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Avoiding an Audit?

An IRS audit can be scary. Especially for those who are unprepared or who knowingly have discrepancies and deceitful information on their tax returns. The IRS is a force to be reckoned with. However, there are many who do not fear being audited. These are the people who prepare their taxes timely with honesty and integrity. They keep accurate and detailed records to back their claims. Their paperwork is neatly packaged, labeled and filed where it can be easily accessed upon request. They even have backup copies in a separate secure location just in case something happens to the originals. So when faced with an order to be audited by the IRS, “Bring It On!”

Well…is your life plan prepared for an audit? Of all the things you said you wanted to do, are you prepared to prove you have done them or are at least well on your way? Even if you’ve set your GPS, can you prove your progress? You may have faith in yourself but can others have faith that you are doing what you proclaim. Faith without works is dead. We all need to get to a point where our work can be easily seen and audited. An athlete that wants more money with his contract renewal can’t just say, “I will do better.” He has to show what he has been doing to deserve more money. The team audits his worthiness using his current and previous statistics. No outstanding play, no outstanding pay.

It’s time we step our game up. We all want more, so why not act like it. Show what you know. Prove your moves. Don’t say it if you can’t display it.  Give your very best effort in all you do. Have a good friend audit your plans periodically to keep you honest on your quest for success. The whole purpose of an audit is to make sure things are being done in the correct manner. If changes need to be made, make them and don’t give excuses. Aim to make your life auditable.

-- Wood Butler, Jr.

It’s Always Today! It’s Always Today! It’s Always Today! It’s Always Today!

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