2010 is here!  WOW!  We are now in full swing and on our 5th day into the new year.  Over the last week or so, I’ve seen a lot of talk on Facebook and Twitter in reference to New Year’s Resolutions.  And I’ve been in thought mode for the last couple of weeks about my own goals for 2010.  I’ll be discussing a few of those here today, but first let me take a step back and talk about the results 2009.

In Reflection…

“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve”  - W. Clement Stone

At the start of 2009, I set a major goal for myself.  That goal was to start this website:  www.personalfinancenotebook.com.  Shortly into the year, I purchased the domain name, found a designer and was well on my way to reaching that goal.  What I didn’t realize was that the learning curve for this process would be soooooo steep and I still have the normal daily challenges of managing home and family.  But I know that with God all things are possible.  I just have to keep moving forward.  I’m always up for a good challenge anyway.

“Anything worth having is worth working for.”  - Unknown

Now, we are a few days into 2010, the site is up  and I couldn’t be more excited!  This has been such a rewarding experience.  I have learned so much and have met so many wonderful people.  It’s amazing. 

2010 Goals

I have many things planned for 2010.  I’m going to stick my neck out on a limb and put a few of my goals here.  It scares me to death because now I have to be accountable.  It’s different when you make goals and no one knows about them but you, right.

Here are a few of the plans I have for this year:

1. Release a special report.  This report is something that I have been working on for the past month.  It’s one that I hope will provide you with great value over the course of this year.  Look for it within the next couple of weeks.
2. Mix things up a bit.  I plan within the next few weeks/months to implement video and audio to the site.  I’ll admit now that I have a HUGE fear of this, but…I must “feel the fear and do it anyway.”
3. Implement contests and products.  Everyone loves free, right.  Well, this year is going to be your chance to win products via www.personalfinancenotebook.com.  So, be on the look out and don’t forget to spread the word.  I also hope to release products that will be beneficial to you and your financial success.
4. Expand the topic base.  There is so much to be discussed in reference to personal finance.  Up until now, I’ve focused mainly on money and debt, but I’ll venture into other topics areas and I hope you will enjoy.
5. Become certified as a Financial Counselor.  This has been a goal I’ve been working on for a while.  I was blessed to pass my first course back in October and am now preparing for the next test.  I hope to have this task completed by February 2010.  Wish me luck!
6. Increase the reader base for this site.  I’m not ashamed to say that I need your help with this.  Please help me to spread the word about this site to others.  Ways you can help: 1) Share each article via email, facebook, twitter, or your favorite social media venue.  There is an icon at the end of every article (on the site) to help make it easy for you.  2) Talk about this site to your friends and encourage them to engage in the conversation here.  I’ve realized that education and knowledge in reference to how we handle our money is powerful and I’m passionate about paying the education forward.  It is much needed!
7. Last, but not least…YOU.  HOW CAN I HELP YOU THIS YEAR? and HOW CAN WE HELP EACH OTHER as a community of people?  I put this in all caps because I really would like to know.  I started this site on the basis of helping others and I want to do just that.  What would you like to know?  What financial difficulties have you had?  What financial successes have you had?  What would you like me to research?  How can I help you get to freedom?  Feel free to ask questions.  I don’t know ALL the answers but,  I will do my best to find them for you.  I look forward to helping you in 2010.

So, now that I’ve put a few of my plans out there, the ball is in your court.  What about you?  What are your 2010 New Year’s Resolutions?  Do you have any specific financial plans for the year?  Share them in the comments section.  Also, share this article with your friends and ask them to be accountable here, too!

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