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December 31, 2023 40 mins

Happy New Year!

This episode is not an interview with an educational leader. This episode is me reflecting on my year, the impact I made, the setbacks and success I experienced, and the lessons I learned. 

One year ago I sat down with my Moleskine Journal and set a bunch of goals for 2023. One of the goals was to keep myself accountable by posting a podcast of me breaking down each goal on how I did. I set over 50 goals for 2023. Find out how I did. Perhaps you will be motivated to set some goals for yourself. 

It is always difficult to hit the publish button on a blog, podcast, or post, but I always look at it from the perspective of an educator... to help others. If someone can benefit from my success or setbacks that is yet another benefit. 

I do not post this podcast to brag or make excuses. I made it keep myself accountable. The process was actually quite humbling. 

One of the goals of Wired Educator is to help people "level up to make a difference." Perhaps this episode will do that for others. 

I tried my best to make this episode fun.

I'm a gig goal setter. I love it. I must admit though, I learned I set way too many goals. I made a ton of progress, but the finish line escaped me for many. 

I also tried to share some of the tools and systems I use to set goals. I will post on www.kellycroy.com on that in the next few days. 

I do believe I am going to make this an annual event. It was hard to admit that I didn't make the big three goals I set. That stung. Hopefully that will motivate me. 

In this episode:

  • I review my major accomplishments. 
  • I review each goal one by one.
  • I share lessons I learned. 
  • Also, if you would I'm offering a Limited Coaching Opportunity: Want to start a podcast, speak on stage, publish a book, build a website, start a blog, become a better leader, complete the goal of your dreams? I have helped many educators publish books, start podcasts, and begin their service as keynote speakers and EDU consultants. I haven't offered this in a while, and I am only going to keep this link open for a short time. I ONLY work with three people a year. If you are serious about moving forward complete the following form. Click here to learn about a paid coaching opportunity with Kelly: https://forms.gle/S3PK5194CyEGqT3o6
  • Tools I use: On my iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch I use the following apps to help me stay organized, each of these are awesome and sync with one another:
    • Day One Journal App
    • Good Notes 5
    • Things (to-do list)
    • Drafts

    Moleskine Journal: If it’s worth writing down, put it in your Moleskine. Don’t use napkins, sticky notes, or scraps of paper. Put it where you can find it. This is the exact notebook I use as my day to day journal.  I love absolutely everything about it.  This is where I record my ideas and anything of importance.  If you read my posts and hear me speak, you know how important a journal is to my lifestyle and productivity. I don’t go anywhere without my Moleskine.

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