Happy new year. It is 2018

Tony Robbins says "most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year - and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade! "


Bil Gates says "We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don't let yourself be lulled into inaction. "

CNN had a special show on Jan 1, 2000 that tracked celebrations across the globe as the New Year came to each time zone. Now, eight years later, the years are going past quicker than ever before. I was disappointed during the past eight years when goals did not materialize as quickly as I planned. For example, I wanted to start my MBA in 2001, but I only got around to starting in 2002. Does the delay matter? Looking back, the delay in starting my MBA pales in comparison to accomplishing the goal of finishing the MBA.

As we start the New Year of 2008, you can take heart in the above quotations. Go ahead and set your goals for 2008. Yes, you will overestimate what you can accomplish in 2008. We all overestimate what we will accomplish in the next year.

Don't become despondent though. You are likely to be underestimating what you can accomplish in the next five and ten years.

So, set your goals high for 2008. Will it really matter if you only reach them in 2009?

Welcome to 2018 - and Happy New Year.