Reflecting on how you did at the end of the year can help you identify what your strengths and weaknesses are, and how you can improve on your weaknesses. In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, our host Donald Kelly tells you what his biggest change for 2023 is, as well as how and why you should implement it.

Identify and utilize a keyword.

• Reflect on what you did good in and what you did bad in throughout the past year. What are some commonalities between things you struggled with? Identify a keyword all of those struggles used and focus on it in 2023.

Survey people around you to find your keyword.

• Take advantage of your relationships! Donald likes to survey his friends and family to get more insight on where his strengths and weaknesses lie. This lets him better key in on a focus word and strengthen his abilities as a seller.

Find a worthwhile mentor.

• Anyone who strives for success has undoubtedly heard the quote “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.”. So find people who share similar goals to you. A mentor, especially, can be a useful resource. Ask if someone successful in your field will mentor you and spend time learning from them.

Make your goals tie back to your keyword.

• Once you have your keyword or theme identified, you have to act on it. Make your actions and goals align with whatever your keyword is so you can improve ON said keyword.

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