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100 Tips to Make 2011 the Best Year of Your Life!

Given that this is a fantastic time to reflect and plan, here are 100 tips to make 2011 the best year of your life.
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A brand new year is always exciting! We are filled with anticipation, we resolve to achieve our goals and we set out to conquer the world. Given that this is a fantastic time to reflect and plan, here are 100 tips to make 2011 the best year of your life.

  1. Know that you have a mission.

  • Gain perspective.

  • Embrace challenges.

  • Surround yourself with people who are on the same page.

  • Seek out mentors who can inspire your path.

  • Define your personal and professional boundaries.

  • Clarify what your skills are worth.

  • Reinvent yourself.

  • Think of yourself as a corporation.

  • Learn to act instead of react.

  • Take advice only from people who've been in your shoes.

  • Eliminate distractions.

  • Grow your focus.

  • Watch your thoughts. They play a role in your reality.

  • Pay attention to details.

  • Learn to listen more.

  • Look beyond appearances.

  • Practice more gratitude.

  • Increase your stamina.

  • Meditate. If you don't, learn.

  • Know your priorities.

  • Write out your goals in full. Be specific.

  • Under-promise and over-deliver.

  • Keep your word.

  • Maintain integrity.

  • Take a leap of faith.

  • If you have a dream, go for it.

  • Keep your plans to yourself.

  • Speak less and do more.

  • Don't settle.

  • Take time to smell the roses.

  • Go to sleep early.

  • Make that phone call.

  • Need help? Ask.

  • Make your own opportunities.

  • Refine your mannerisms.

  • Be mindful of what you accept into your mind.

  • Read more.

  • Think savvy but be humble.

  • Accept your present situation as is. It won't last forever.

  • Flow instead of resist.

  • Surrender.

  • Have faith.

  • Be a leader.

  • Remember that money is not everything, but satisfaction is.

  • Be authentic.

  • Expect more from yourself.

  • Remember that you are the creator of your destiny.

  • Apply more passion to everything that you do.

  • Define your vision.

  • Remember that patience is a virtue.

  • Breathe when in doubt.

  • Remember that perseverance is king.

  • Stay motivated and pass it on.

  • Speak with more clarity.

  • Declutter your environment.

  • Make time to be with family.

  • Remember that every setback is a set-up.

  • Be more creative.

  • Think outside the box.

  • Don't follow the herd.

  • Carve out your own niche.

  • Be bold. Be brave.

  • Trust your instincts.

  • Know your worth.

  • Ignore your haters.

  • Don't brag. Let your efforts speak for themselves.

  • Remember that timing is everything. Don't give up.

  • Use more logic than emotion.

  • Cultivate discipline.

  • Know your values.

  • Beware of temptation. It comes in many forms.

  • Think twice before you act.

  • Know your weaknesses.

  • Acknowledge the one/ones who gave you an opportunity.

  • Say "thank you" to everything -- the good, the bad and the ugly.

  • Be the kind of person you'd want to meet.

  • Say no to distractions.

  • Follow your bliss.

  • Remember that clarity precedes manifestation.

  • Remember that your life matters, and you matter.

  • Remember that failure is not a option.

  • Surround yourself with people who know more than you.

  • Eliminate jealousy.

  • Eliminate competition from your mind.

  • Do not compare yourself with others. It will cost you.

  • Eliminate shortsightedness.

  • Practice long-term thinking.

  • Build credibility.

  • Remember that greed is not an ally.

  • Build your life on your terms.

  • Take care of yourself.

  • Know your opponents.

  • Know your limits.

  • Preparation invites opportunity.

  • Take responsibility. Refuse to cast blame.

  • When in doubt, walk away.

  • Ask for what you want.

  • Remember that love knows where to find you.

  • Remember that determination unlocks the door to your potential.

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