This might not be exciting. I’m one of those people that constantly believes that “new years resolutions” are more fads than anything.
I’m not a big believer in that changing the date on the calendar actually changes anything.
There’s no denying there is an energy around the new year but I’ve taken to making changes or hacks every quarter in the last few years.
It’s every 3 months that I make changes or at the least look at them. While the end of the quarter and year is happening, I’m not making wholesale changes. The interesting thing is I’ve already started on this so it’s not that January 1 doesn’t matter, it’s just that I’ve been making these changes for the last 3-4 months.
“What’s new for 2019?” one of my friends asked.
“Honestly nothing,” I said. “I’m looking forward to having my decks cleared and not adding on more this or that.” Just 6 month ago, I approached essentialism differently and it was there that I realized now, I made a mistake.
My disciplined pursuit of less was actually a disciplined pursuit of more. Now, that I understand that my goal for 2019 is to laser focus and for the first time in at least 5 years focus on where I can be excellent. Not on what I can be good at and not adding more resolutions, more goals, more this or more that. Less of everything.
It might not be exciting but that’s what I’m excited about.
Gresham W. Harkless Jr.131 posts
https://iamgresh.comGresham W. Harkless Jr.
Franchise Broker & Entrepreneur | Founder, Blue Star Franchise
Helping founders and aspiring owners find franchise opportunities that match their purpose, finances, and lifestyle. Host of the I AM CEO Podcast with more than 1,600 interviews.
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About Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Gresham W. Harkless Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur and franchise broker based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. As founder of Blue Star Franchise, he helps aspiring and established business owners discover franchise opportunities aligned with their goals, skills, and long-term vision.
With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business development, Gresham brings a consultative, client-first approach to franchise matching. Through his media company, Blue 16 Media, and the I AM CEO Podcast, which has featured more than 1,600 interviews, he has worked with hundreds of CEOs, founders, and small business owners to accelerate growth and build scalable business models.
His mission is simple: to help people “run their race” by finding franchise opportunities that align with their purpose, skills, and lifestyle.
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Certified Franchise Broker - Franchise Broker Association (FBA)
Founder - Blue Star Franchise
Founder - Blue 16 Media
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B.S., Business Administration - Howard University
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