The key to success is to stop resolving and to start doing, today! Here are a few tips to get the year off to the best possible start:

1. Don't look back in disappointment or regret. Look back only to learn from what did not work so that you will never venture down that road again.

2. Have a plan and work it. If you don't have a business plan that is well articulated, helps you to change things in your life that are change-worthy and is a motivating force in your day-to-day life, then your chances for success will suffer the consequences.

3. Promise yourself to make business decisions guided by your heart, head and finances. Too much of any one is not good but a little of all three can be very helpful when considering new opportunities or approaches.

4. Upgrade your technology. Add at least one great new piece of technology or software program to your work tools. 

5. Ask for help. Allow others to mentor, guide, support and coach you to reach your goals. The journey is better when it's shared.

6. Be smarter with your time. Improve upon your time management skills.  Focus on getting the most important things done first.  Plan your time and work your plan.  Seek "balance" between your work-life and personal life.

7. Create a 'no whining zone' all around you. Do not tolerate 'psychic vampires' that bring you and your energy down. Don't allow your own thoughts to be anything but upbeat.

8. Master a positive mindset. Keep your mind free of self doubt, worry, or fear. You can achieve what you desire or else you wouldn't want it in the first place.

9. Practice is the best of all instructors. Embrace ongoing education and add a certification to your credentials.

10. Savor your accomplishments. What's the point of continually achieving business milestones if you never savor the feeling of accomplishment? The more you enjoy your business success, the more success you will have to enjoy.