Before we start going crazy thinking about New Year’s resolutions, let’s take a beat and reflect on the past 12 months. I find that most entrepreneurs spend a lot of time looking forward to what they want to accomplish in the future, but less time looking back at what they’ve done… and what they could do better.
There’s value in both looking forward and looking back, as both views are necessary to grow. Looking back often requires a harsh level of reality-check, however, especially as a business owner.
