As the year comes to a close, remember that your personal and professional journeys don’t reset on January 1. They continue, shaped by your priorities, your preparation, and your persistence. Your goals may evolve, but the work carries forward.
That’s why clarity matters. I often encourage people to conduct a simple yet personal
SWOT analysis — assessing their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and
Threats — to establish a baseline and create a personal roadmap. It’s a
practical way to understand where you stand today and identify what you want to
sustain, adjust, or pursue in the year ahead.
Yet even the best plans require something deeper: grit. Life is a marathon, not a sprint, and progress depends on steady, deliberate effort. When I lived near the 14‑mile marker of the New York City Marathon, I saw firsthand how preparation, pacing, and resilience carried runners forward. Most of us will never run an actual marathon, but life itself can often feel like one.
Success — in life, leadership, and career — demands long‑term conditioning. It requires pacing yourself through highs and lows, collaborating effectively, and reassessing your goals with honesty and intention. And while support from family, colleagues, and leaders is invaluable, it’s your determination that ultimately moves you forward. Just remember this: the race continues and so should you today.
Angela Duckworth (born 1970): American academic, psychologist, and popular author. [1]
[1] She is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she studies grit and self-control. She is the founder and former CEO of Character Lab, a not-for-profit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development.
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