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People say it’s useless for new or small businesses to plan three years. You can’t predict much with accuracy, but having some long-term goals points you in the best direction for your next few steps. I recently revisited my three-year priorities. The last time I did this was two years ago. I pulled up that document from two years ago and was shocked at how similar it was to what I was planning for the next three years. Read more below for what I discovered.
I recently revisited my three-year priorities. The last time I did this was two years ago. I pulled up that document from two years ago and was shocked at how similar it was to what I was planning for the next three years. I literally went back to check its date to make sure it was from two years ago.
To be honest, I had forgotten what I had put in this and had focused too much on annual/quarterly goals. I wish I had kept the three-year priorities more in mind to stay the course in my business. I had wandered away from parts of it due to a lack of patience and focus.
Some say it’s useless for new or small businesses to plan three years. You can’t predict much with accuracy, but having some long-term goals points you in the best direction for your next few steps.
Two years ago, I didn’t know where I would be today. Today, I have a much clearer picture of where my company is going. It’s not so much a better idea of the direction but a better understanding of what the path looks like further in that direction.
I still don’t have complete clarity on what the next three years will bring, but I know my next steps and am committed to staying closer to the path of my company’s purpose, mission, and vision.
I wish you clarity on your next steps. I wish you well.
- Rob Stephens
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