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The REAL Opportunity of the New Year

Hey friends,

HAPPY FLIPPIN’ NEW YEAR! I just want to take a moment to appreciate how amazing each and every one of you are. Seriously, my readers make me happier than a glass of champagne ever could – and I’m smiling every time I drink.

As we clink glasses and swap stories over these next few days, I want to nudge you to go beyond the usual “Happy New Year” wishes. Because this really is the golden opportunity to do two things:

  • Reconnect with someone special: That colleague you haven’t spoken to in a while, the distant relative you always say you’ll call but never do, the long-lost friend, or maybe even that potential client you’ve been eyeing. A warm New Year’s wish can rekindle the spark!
  • Mend fences with anyone you have “unresolved business” with: A simple, sincere apology or well-wish can clear the air and open doors to new possibilities. Remember, forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself, too.

This is the new year and the season of new beginnings. Remember, each day is a fresh page to write the life you want to live, and all you have to do is pick up the pen.

Always know I believe in each and every one of you.

Happy New Year, my friends!  Go make it the best one yet!

– Tony

P.S. what’s the advice you’re giving to yourself this year? Let me know in the comments.

81 thoughts on “The REAL Opportunity of the New Year”

      3. LOL, get cracking! I was watching Dave Chappelle on Netflix. I don’t know him. He has a different comedy style. I like his calmness. Of course, I always laugh at Jim Gaffigan. His skits are simple, funny. I need to watch more comedy. LOL

  10. Tony, Happy 2024! My advice to myself for this year is to stay away from the news, and spend as much time outside as I can, especially those sunny days.

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  12. Such a refreshing post. As an advice to my self, I want that this year I would die to self and live in Christ. This will ensure a better me for others.

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  22. A very blessed 2024 to you and all you do! <3 The gift I give myself this year is the gift of me being me and not what others want or expect to see….even if it keeps me separate and lonely….because I'm all I've got and I am worthy of self-love and appreciation. 🐉-Zayne

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  23. Love this and wow! Where have you been!? So many people not showing up in my reader anymore!! Glad I found you in the “discover” tab. Here’s to a new year! 🥂

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  24. I’m giving myself the same advice I do all the time: Hang in there. Do your best even when your best is not that good. Things usually eventually get better.
    I know it probably sounds a bit pessimistic on the surface, but it really isn’t. I believe that if you just keep plugging away at it, you’ll eventually get what you want.

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  26. Incredible advice Anthony. I love the advice man and I just hope 2024 has great and wonderful things in store. No kidding though, this new year is unpredictable. I really can’t say what I will do or not. Life happens , I just have to be alert and keep pushing.

    Plus, I love the advice about connecting with those long lost relatives or friends and forgiving those who wronged you is a healthy remedy💯🙏

    Have a great 2024

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  31. All the best to you also, Anthony. Wishing you health, contentedness, fun and success.
    Thanks for great post. I think you’re hitting all the right notes, or at least some of the most important ones. Occasionally you come across a report of what elderly or terminally ill people most regret, and the thing that always tops the list is they regret that they didn’t spend more time on their relationships with their family and their friends. Of course you need to survive, have a roof over your head, food to eat and clothes on your back, but assuming you’ve got that covered, what else will bring you more meaning, joy or contentedness long run?
    And this is not always easy, I’m a pretty reserved guy myself, not the best communicator, quite OK with just hanging out in my own company, but this is something I want to work on this year. Just reaching out to friends on a regular basis.
    Peace and love,

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  34. Love the point about recreating yourself each day, I have made the same point in my latest post and it is 100% true! We tend to forget this and get stuck in our ways but it’s so important.

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  39. For most of my life I’ve been a bedroom musician (I’ve played in amateur bands, sure, but never really put myself out there as a “professional” because, well, it’s mostly been about fun for me.)

    But this year, after once again ending the year with a lack of freelance work contracts to, I’ve decided to focus some serious time on developing the avenues and means of expressing my own creative ideas and pursuits. So, I’ve managed to join with a semi-professional musical outfit so far, and plan to make music and performance a much bigger part of my life beyond 50 (which I am this year). Phew!

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