
How Authors Can Plan for the New Year
12/17/21 • 15 min
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One of the best ways to set ourselves up for success is to create a plan with clear goals. In this episode, Jenn and Marcus discuss how authors can create a doable plan to see success. No matter if you're listening to this at the end of the year or in the middle of July, this episode will help you!
- Assess the previous year
- Understand the difference between dreams and goals
- Make a list of all of your goals for the new year
- Plan in three-month blocks using the SMART method
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One of the best ways to set ourselves up for success is to create a plan with clear goals. In this episode, Jenn and Marcus discuss how authors can create a doable plan to see success. No matter if you're listening to this at the end of the year or in the middle of July, this episode will help you!
- Assess the previous year
- Understand the difference between dreams and goals
- Make a list of all of your goals for the new year
- Plan in three-month blocks using the SMART method
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