Starting the year with a bang

Starting the year with a bang

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Dear Readers,

Can you believe January has already come and gone? As we swiftly move into February, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on a successful start to the year and share a few solid reasons why.

At the beginning of the year, I made space for reflection on the previous year and put a lot of thought into the year ahead. I realized that success should not be limited to just one area of my life. It's important to achieve balance and success in all aspects, including my career, personal relationships, health, and overall well-being.

In order to set myself up for a successful year, I focus not only on specific goals but also on my motivations and behaviors. Recently, while enjoying the winter sun in Egypt, I had a breakthrough moment. I read a book on high performance that resonated with me deeply. It put into words many of the things I do subconsciously.

One of the key factors in my success is accountability. I take responsibility for my circumstances and always strive to find the positive in any situation. I believe that the hardest lessons in life have shaped my character and made me who I am today. I've made mistakes, but I've learned from them and moved forward without repeating them. It's important to focus on what's within our control and take ownership of our actions.

Having a growth mindset is another crucial aspect of my journey. I have a curiosity to ask questions and seek feedback, which allows me to develop and improve daily. I'm not afraid to ask for help or seek the guidance of experts in different fields. This has opened doors and provided me with valuable connections and friendships.

Consistency of delivery is what I stand by, I believe in putting plans into action. Talking without taking action leads to zero progress. By consistently taking one step at a time, I can move forward and achieve my goals and when you bring teams along that journey with you, that's leadership.

In my leadership role, I strive for that, it's important to radiate positive energy and uplift everyone we come into contact with. We may have different personalities, strengths, and weaknesses, but if we all bring the type of energy that makes others feel good, we contribute to making the world, work place, home a better place


Energy comes in various forms and is influenced by our health, sleep, and attitudes. However, a deeper purpose is what truly drives us. My purpose is to be the best version of myself in multiple areas of life and to share what I've learned along the way. I am inspired by the generosity of others who have taught me, and watching others develop and achieve gives me the energy to keep going.

As we continue into the year, let us remember the importance of balance, growth, consistency, and positive energy. Let's strive to be the best versions of ourselves, share our knowledge, and uplift those around us. No matter who you are you have the opportunity to make this year a remarkable one.

Asen Ivanov

Strategic Partnerships | Games Lover | Dual US & Europe Citizenship | Athlete | Motivational Speaker

11mo

Achieving high performance requires a balanced energy and clear purpose. 💪

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Lloyd Stokes

Supporting early stage CEO's, Founders and Leaders build out the best GTM teams in the SaaS & Tech space | Connect with me ✅

11mo

Thanks for sharing Melanie, I'm a massive believer in being around radiators, those people who bring a positive attitude and outlook to life and are prepared to work consistently hard to create the life they want. Nothing to do with wealth although that can be a biproduct of doing the above, but what I do know is energy feeds energy, negative feeds negative, so give me positive people around me all day long!

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Melanie Mills

Strategy & Growth expert | Advisor & connector to scaling businesses | 20 yrs leading & developing high performing teams | Brand Visibility | Revenue driver | Authentic Mentor & Co Founder | Chief Passionator!

11mo

It's been a few months! so I'm back any comments welcomed

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