New Year 2025/ A journey of reflection towards new beginnings

2024-12-31 17:38:00, Aktualitet CNA

New Year 2025/ A journey of reflection towards new beginnings

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The new year is a symbolic threshold that marks the end of one cycle and the beginning of another. At its core, it carries a natural call for reflection, becoming a golden moment to pause, look back and project forward.

A new year can be seen as a blank slate, but to write on it wisely, we need to understand what we left unfinished on the slate of the past year. Reflection equips us with the clarity to define more realistic and meaningful goals, motivating us to live more purposefully and closer to our values.

Here are 10 original expressions or quotes from characters in interviews conducted with Entrepreneur.

1. Fight for yourself

"I'm going to have my rough moments because I realize, at the end of the day, nobody cares. No one cares that you are crying in business. No one cares that you're emotional because someone did or said something you didn't like.” Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan.

2. Speaking

Queen Latifah has some really solid advice for young women entrepreneurs:

"We must try to keep our courage, our fear, and overcome the ignorance of what men (and some women) put upon us. Clearly the odds are stacked against us and we keep having to push further and further. And fortunately, we are capable and continue to do so." Queen Latifah

3. Don't lie until you make it

"I've always found lying to be far more stressful and less enjoyable than embracing and being open about what you don't know. My journey as a leader and stepping into my current role definitely did not come without self-doubt. But at the end of the day, I'd rather ask questions and stay curious than pretend I know all the answers.” Kara Brothers, president and general manager, Starface

4. Dealing with someone who enjoys their power

"It may feel like a leap, but there's this saying that applies here: 'If you put someone on a pedestal, don't be surprised if they start looking down on you.'" Selena Rezvani, author of Quick Confidence

5. Don't believe everything they teach you

"People who fully believe in themselves will doubt themselves. They don't necessarily believe everything they're taught, especially things they're taught at a young age. People who fully believe in themselves decide to find their own truths and answers.”— Amy Chambers | Author The 6 HABITS of Powerful People

6. Change is hard

“To change a system, you often try to get people to change something in which they are very comfortable. Why would they want to change it? I didn't have this wisdom with my first company, but one thing I've learned is to always remember the biggest thing you're trying to do.” (Durreen Shahnaz | More about how she convinced skeptics to invest in her long-shot mission.)

7. What does it mean to be a winner?

"The problem is, winning at one thing doesn't mean you understand how to win at everything. Sure, there's a winning mentality, but that doesn't mean much.
Michael Jordan had a winning mentality, but that didn't make his baseball career nearly as great as his basketball career. Being good or experienced in one thing does not automatically make you knowledgeable about all things. It is better to pay attention to the one who initiates the message, not just the message. Anyone can sound like they know what they are talking about, but you need to research who is giving the advice. Were they able to win and repeat the victory?" Clinton Sparks

8. Don't try to improve toxic people

“The idea of ??changing anyone but yourself is doomed to failure, especially when dealing with self-centered people. You are the only person you can truly change. Experiment with approaches that deal with toxic leaders, but don't waste energy trying to change someone.” Dana Kachan

9. The secret weapon of introverts

“Introverts can share perspectives or even lead reflection on what's working or not on a team or project. They can often point out the contribution of everyone on the team and identify the unsung heroes. While extroverts may speak first, introverts help deepen the conversation and guide it. Want to know where the team is slow to make decisions?

10. There is a balance to everything in life

“Time is the one resource we will never be given more of, so I try not to let anyone, including myself, waste any of it. I keep The Shortness of Life in my library to remind me to ruthlessly prune the stupidity every day. Gradually, this practice was sharpened into a guiding principle. I call it being "wholehearted." It's the belief that we make the most of our time when our focus is undivided and we're truly present, whether it's for our loved ones And to expect this kind of presence from my employees, I have to offer them flexibility true, so that they can be present for other aspects of their lives as well.” Tracy Young, Co-founder of PlanGird.