20 Reflections From 2020!

20 Reflections From 2020!

2020………Is that a dirty word now? What a year!


Through the break over Christmas I had the time to reflect on the year, my notes/journal and thoughts and wanted to share with you 20 key reflections I had over this time.


In the spirit of numbers I will also share my 21 actions tomorrow on how you can go the next level in 2021.


Here are 20 of my reflections from this year:


1)     You can always find a way

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2) There is strength in vulnerability


3) True friends are revealed in times of challenge. Cherish them, thank them

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4) Empathy is a ‘doing’ word!


5) Spend more time with people you love. Tell them how you feel, the impact they have had on your life. Leave nothing unsaid.

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6) Find daily time to sit in prayer/meditation and reflection


7) You can create the life you want, regardless of the time you are in

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8) Ask for help from experts, you’ll be surprised how open they are to share value


9) Trust your intuition but have a robust decision making framework

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10) Better questions = Better answers


11) You can always improve your listening skills

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12) Adversity is reduced through a strong routine and discipline


13) Make sure each day you are adding value to others

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14) Encourage those around you, often!


15) Set personal standards across areas of your life. Don’t flex on these. Your standards form your character

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16) Always look for possibilities and opportunities


17) Be bold, have courage

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18) Surround yourself with wise counsel and people who are not afraid to challenge you


19) Improvement is always a daily habit! Seek this constantly

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20) Fill your life with things you love to do!


2020 was a tough year for many as change was thrust upon us all, however there are so many lessons that you can take from this year if you evaluate your experience.


What reflections do you have for 2020? What can you do differently in 2021? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.


Check in tomorrow for a list of actions/thoughts to consider for 2021


#2020 #2021 #reflections #evaluatedexperience #experience #change #growth #leadership #success #improvement #morningswithMC

John Castello

Director | Executive Legal Recruitment & Search Consultant | Law Firm Business Broker at Gatehouse Legal Recruitment | (+61 407 112 612)

4 年

I love 5,6,7,10,12,13(I love this one), 18(Yes! they show you your blind spots) and 20(I reflected on this very point last week after a busy 2020 and will be implementing this year)! Thank you for sharing my friend. ????

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Lui Biancucci

Enterprise Architect at Lui Biancucci Consulting

4 年

Thank you for ??

Asa Hughes

Director @ Stack Recruitment - I help tech teams attract, hire and retain the best talent in Australia.

4 年

Thanks for sharing Matthew. Some great reflections. 7 & 19 are big ones for me!

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