“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there “is” such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

In a few hours, an old decade ends with as much fanfare as possible with a footnote in history and immediately another begins with great hope, confidence, gratitude, anticipation, optimism and celebration.

The new year, 2020 and decade will be loaded with endless optimism, great dreams, desires and plans. It is truly an amazingly interesting time to be alive.

January 1st is not only the start of a new year but of a new decade as well. I am confident, it will be a great decade with unparalleled possibilities for all.

PS: Gen-Xers, I perceive this decade to be pivotal, and one of unprecedented influence and power. Be ready!

Trends predict accelerating global and economic. realignment as technological advancements alter and revolutionize our current way of life permanently. What we know now and deem challenges will pale in comparison as the 4th IR goes fully mainstream.

What can be automated will be, with disciplined precision and who we are and becoming will continue to change constantly and that is the new normal. To maximize what lies ahead, think and prepare for a decade.

Prepare for 2030 and execute in 2020.

Understanding that the process of turning decade long dreams into reality is gruesome, difficult and challenging, so be courageous and patient.

Remember that small gains are better than nothing, so be grateful.

Winners are relentless dreamers, who are pragmatic, dedicated and pick back up when they stumble. so get back off when you stumble.

Dreams take time, require patience and demands more than hope. So use time, be patient and never forget that plans without adequate preparation is a mirage.

As you plan, pray and prepare for the next decade, please dream big.

Be audacious, bold then go bigger (multiply by a factor of 10).

Here are good steps to consider as you build and plan for the future:

Reflect on your progress and year till date growth. Perform a deeper dive into your goals, expectations, disappointments, accomplishments, failures, and lessons

Reassess your strengths and weaknesses to reaffirm who you are

Refocus, reset expectations by asking what plans do I have for the future? What are the dreams and goals I must pursue and accomplish in the new decade?

Recategorize your goals into two, “Immediate” and “Later”

Tag your immediate goals into quarterly themes

Be relentless in the pursuit of those themes

Reassess these themes ruthlessly every month.

The promise of an amazing 2020 is guaranteed, you will exceed expectations and succeed mightily.

On behalf of my family and team, I wish you and yours a wonderful and accelerated 2020.