Steem4nigeria Accelerator Contest Week 120: What I Will Do Differently This Year

Have you ever sit down too at night, and be just looking at the ceiling, asking yourself: “What really did I achieve last year? What did I mess up with? And how did it affect me?” In this life sometimes life feels like football match, and we play it without a referee to warn or correct us. But the truth is that, the moment a person agree to face his or her mistakes, that's when his or her growth started. So let's see some reflection i made...

However, last year, I won't lie, I really had a lot of plans that I couldn't carry out. I tell myself that I will save money steady, but before the month will end, one expense will show from nowhere. I also promise myself that I will be consistent with my personal hustle, but sometimes laziness and distraction carry me to another side.

The effect on me? I miss some opportunities which would have change my level. I see people that started small like me, but because they were consistent, they have enjoy better results now. Meanwhile, I'm still struggling to balance things. The kind of regret which follow underperformance are heavy, because it do remind me that time doesn't wait for anybody.

Honestly,yeah ,the limiting factors are many. First is the procrastination. I do always push things forward: “I will do it tomorrow,” “I will start next week.” Before you know, the year as finish.

Another factor is environment. Sometimes, the people which are around me don't always motivate me. Instead of encourage, it's discouragement that they do give me. And if you don't strong, you will just blend with that energy.

Lastly, I didn't plan well. I do always rely on vibes and last-minute energy. But now, I have learn that without proper planning, even the best idea can fail. I know better now, because I have seen the difference between those who do plan and execute, and those that just dream without action.

For me, it's still relevant. Saving money, staying consistent with hustle, and planning well are things which can't ever go out of style. Therefore I can say that It's an important foundation for a better life.

So with that, this year, I don't even want to repeat the same mistakes anymore. I have really set little goals which I can achieve, instead of big ones that will overwhelm me. I also write things down, so I that I can track my progress.

But some things which I do chase last year, I have realize that it doesn't really matter. For example, I do try to buy things which are not really important to me and won't last long. This year, I have cancel that mindset. I don't live to impress anybody again. It's me and my growth I will focus on.

This new year has given me fresh hope. It feel like a new notebook that never has a mistake yet. I was really excited though ,because I really know that I have learn from my past errors in the last year. And I'm also very cautious, why,because I don't ever want to fall into the same trap or Last mistakes again.

So Generally, for me I have seen the year as opportunity for me to reset. And I am grateful that I'm also alive, because many people didn't see this new year. That alone is a clear and important motivation for me to do better than last year.

Life is not perfect, and nobody always get it right all the time. But the difference between a person that grow and a person which is stagnant is the ability to learn from past mistakes. However as I have finally enter this new year, I always tell myself: “No more procrastination, no more unnecessary distractions, no more trying to impress people. Focus on your hustle, save your money, plan well, and stay consistent.”

_{All shown pictures are mine shoot on Tecno spark30.}

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