Three things every business owner should do right now

As you look ahead to the year, there’s a strong temptation to jump straight into action.
Before you do, pause. A little clarity now saves a lot of wasted effort later.

1. Define what success actually looks like
   Not “grow the business” or “have a better year”.
   Be specific. Concrete. Measurable.
   Think “put a person on the moon and bring them home safely within a decade” level of clarity.
   If success is fuzzy, effort gets scattered.

2. Create buy-in, not compliance
   The plan only works if people believe in it.
   Share the why, invite input, and let the team help shape the how.
   People support what they help create — and they’ll work harder for it too.

3. Choose the one habit that makes it real
   New outcomes don’t come from big plans.
   They come from new behaviours.
   One meeting rhythm. One leadership habit. One way of working that changes how decisions get made.

Clarity → Commitment → Consistency.
That’s how good intentions turn into real progress.