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New Year, New Goals, New Accountability 🎯💪 The other day, I was listening to BBC Radio One, and they were discussing whether we should replace the word "resolution" with "intention" for the New Year. Their reasoning? The word "resolution" supposedly carries negative connotations, especially if you don’t achieve what you’ve set out to do. Using "intention" was seen as a way to avoid feelings of shame or failure. Honestly, I didn’t agree at all. While I understand the importance of self-compassion, I think there’s value in accountability. If we don’t achieve something within our control, shouldn’t we reflect, take responsibility, and use it as a lesson to grow? 🤔📈 Life will always throw curveballs 🌪️, and sometimes external factors make our goals unattainable, which is understandable. But when the outcome is in our hands, it’s important to own our failures and learn from them, rather than rebranding them to avoid discomfort. Growth doesn’t come from blame-shifting; it comes from resilience and taking action. 🚀✨ So, here’s to 2025 resolutions. Not intentions. Resolutions that push us to be better, take responsibility, and learn along the way. Let’s make it a year of accountability and progress! 🎉💼

As we step into 2025, it's a great time to reflect on our past achievements and set ambitious goals for the year ahead. This new year brings a fresh canvas, inviting us to paint our aspirations with bold strokes. Whether it’s advancing in your career, starting a new project, or nurturing meaningful relationships, every small step counts towards a larger vision. Consider setting SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—to keep yourself motivated throughout the year. Collaborating with others can also amplify our efforts, so don’t hesitate to reach out, network, and foster new connections. Remember, each day is an opportunity to learn and grow. Let’s celebrate our journeys and support one another as we strive for success in 2025! What are your goals for the new year? 🌟 #SeeBeyondRiseAbove #PersistentSystems #HappyNewYear2025

New Year Greeting and Wishes to you all from Value Added. One of the agendas for businesses this year to start focussing on understanding Corporate Reporting better to understand and appreciate Standards, Certifications, Compliances and Regulations better. Its increasingly becoming a connected world and hence Knowledge Teams should have more knowledge on both Financial and Non Financial Systems Reporting to understand the Regulations, Standards , certifications, Compliance, Governance Structures better. Corporate Reporting calls for multidisciplinary teams - be it in Audit, Assurance or Consulting World. This inter-disciplnary and multidisciplinary focus is missing in these corridors. Experts are No longer Experts with Limited Knowledge . Time to reskill, upskill, acquire new skills to bring Value to the Knowledge Space.

Each new year brings with it the gift of opportunity for a fresh perspective on life. Have you decided to get physically fit this year? How about financially? How are you doing toward saving for the future? Many banks offer you a whopping 0.01% interest rate on your savings account. Some may offer 1 to maybe 2% interest, but even that isn't keeping pace with inflation, which translates to: Your dollar today won't be worth a dollar in the future as inflation increases. Want to learn about ways to diversify your savings through investing so that your earnings outpace inflation? How does a money market that pays an average of 5% per year sound instead of that .01% you're probably getting at the moment? While there are no guarantees on return, a well-diversified portfolio can both protect you from inflation and help your money grow. I would love to talk with you and help you create a plan. Call me! (251) 431-9869

I am always thankful to my very first boss... Sir Olan - he hired me not because of me physically not qualified, but because he believed that I can do the job. During the interview (way back 2004): Sir Olan said: "The position your applying for is somewhat like a Hotel Front desk Officer, most Front Desk Personnel are about 5'4 to about 5'6 in height for female, you are not even 5' tall, what can you do about it? (feels like I am sinking on my chair knowing I might not gonna be hired again because I lack the height)" So I answered him (with confidence, as if): "I can still do the job even if I am not that tall! (I am 4'11 by the way), I can wear high heels while working!" Sir Olan smiled and said, "I like your answer"! And this is my very 1st formal job. I was bothered by my height before, I was not hired by most of the Retail Store I applied for, because; one, I lack the height requirement (which is a requirement before by the way) and two, I do not know how to put cosmetics, (gosh! I do not like putting heavy cosmetics on my face, and good cosmetics (before) are expensive) Below statement is true.

Where will your dreams take you in 2025?

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A good way to start the new year

🌟 Reflect and Recharge for 2025! 🌟 These 10 simple yet powerful reflections are a great way to embrace growth, gratitude, and balance in the new year. Cheers to making 2025 the best year yet! ✨ #GrowthMindset #SelfReflection #2025Goals

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