New year, new.....blog? Yes! This year, I'll be writing a blog post every month. At least, that's my goal. But, let's get real: like anything in business, achieving goals isn't as much about "Let's try really hard. Be persistent and we'll hit our numbers." Goals are achieved when systems are put in place. Effective systems must account for changing conditions, distractions, and waning attention. As everything around you changes and you attempt to adapt, personal motivation to meet your goal can't be the only driving force. A system is essential to make that goal a reality. A system isn't graded on your ambition. A system ensures things get done automatically. It reduces effort and thrives on automation. It removes manual intervention and moves like a flywheel. This blog is a test to the system I'll put in place to get this done, every month. I hope you find value in the content of this blog. The above commentary regarding sy...