A New Beginning
Well 2009 is here. Now we have a chance to put the trauma of 2008 behind us and move forward to new beginnings. I already have. My goals are set and I’m moving on to where my dreams are going to take me. 2008 was a pretty good year for us. First and foremost was creating the new look to my web site and this blog. That said, there’s even more to do now 2009 is under way.
My advice is always to be patient, focused, and disciplined because in the long run this type of thinking and action is what gets the job done. This motto combined with a habit of always set goals and objectives is crucial. Then you need to monitor your results and adjust as quickly as possible if things aren’t going the way you anticipated. It’s a process – and not a short one.
Some of the things we are pursuing for this New Year include actions in multiple areas. I want this blog and web site to be an authoritative resource for CPAs, family businesses, and retirees as they navigate the difficult journey ahead. My plans include new training programs, up to date information on the potential adoption of IFRS, solid support for building business value, and guidance for family-owned businesses seeking to develop succession and transition plans to a new future. Plus all the other material we have always provided.
A new mission will include retirees and those looking toward retirement. This will include a new book and lots of guidance on how to make the transition. I am flunking retirement, but have put ourselves into a place where I can play, work, and live like I always dreamed we would. I learned a lot in making our journey, so it’s time to share this knowledge and information with others. I hope you will enjoy and benefit from this initiative.
Well, Happy New Year and stay tuned as we move forward and enjoy! We’re looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead.
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January 6th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Your comments on being patient and disciplined are good reminders of what to do with investment portfolios. I’m beginning to feel I should just go to Las Vegas with my money and I might do better.
Interesting enough, I work in a family business and had argued with my husband about putting money into a house or into our client companies. My reasoning was that I could live in my money while my husband said our client companies get partnered with private equity to grow and make a return. Although here in Canada the housing market has dropped by 10% only and our banks do not lend the same way at the US banks, thank goodness my husband was more pursuasive than me!
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March 15th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Well, your post inspired me to leave a comment. So you must be doing something right.