Episode 31: Why wait for 2021 to be awesome?with Donna Campisi

On this episode I talk about how we can fall into a trap of waiting for the new year to change our lives. Why wait for 2021 to be awesome? We can make it happen now, hear me out 🙂

Why wait for 2021 to be awesome?

I know 2020 has been a challenging time for all of us. Covid really stopped the world and left us with all sorts of challenges including mind, body, spirit, career…the list goes on.

I’ve spoken briefly about covid in Episode 24, about an analogy I heard, how we are all in different boats, but in the same storm. I kinda liked that way of looking at it, as for some it has been harder than others.

Now it is November 2020, and I am now hearing many people say ‘I look forward to 2021, surely that will be a better year.’ That’s a nice way to stay positive and look forward to the future I suppose. BUT why wait for a date? Are we miraculously going to change our attitude on January 1, 2021?

I may receive a backlash from this episode, who knows? But I am willing to hear opinions on this.

But I have written blogs in the past, way back before covid on the mental shift, or goal setting, dream making, etc that happens in every new calendar year. And truly, I love it. I love seeing and hearing peoples enthusiasm at those times. But my point is, I really love seeing and hearing that at anytime of the year. Don’t you?

So this brings me back to my comment at the beginning: Why wait for 2021 to be awesome? Can we make awesome NOW?

The word I have heard a lot recently, that many successful people have used this year is ‘pivot.’ (have you been hearing that a lot too?) Basically, they have changed the direction of their business, due to current challenges, to still meet the needs of their market. This is awesome! Have you been doing this too? Even on your personal life, not just professional? I hope so.

We have learned to be more creative and think outside the box. Have you done anything different like that this year to keep your self going, both personally or professionally? I’m sure you have.

But many notice this as something to complain about and ignore the creativity, or new possibilities that may be different to what we are used to, but actually are sometimes even better.

I’m going to use a few examples here, just to remind us of the possibilities that have come from this.

1. A client of mine who is a very busy business man, was forced to work from home, like many of us. But this cut down on travel time, encouraged him and his wife to cook more meals for their family (instead of the easy take away food option) which meant healthy meals. And having the children at home, with exercise being one of the few opportunities to experience the outdoors, meant more walking and family time. AND he was fitter, meaning more energy, feeling great and losing kilos. The last time I saw him he looked amazing!  
2. Another example: a gym owner I know. This was tough on gyms, but also pivoting meant more opportunities. They created video/Zoom classes, where people could workout with them, but also this meant from anywhere! It actually grew their clientele and created more interest in their business. So when the restrictions lifted it meant gratitude from current client and more new clients.
3. Last example is my own. Many of you know already I just published a book in October, 2020, in collaboration with 9 other authors. We were planning to have our first book launch in Melbourne, Australia. But because of restriction we could not do that. However, we conducted a virtual book launch on Zoom, which meant many, not just people in Melbourne, were able to attend. We had authors from different cities, who had invited people from around the world, not just Melbourne, Australia. This gave people the opportunity to meet the authors (which they may not have been able to do) and hear them speak. This was awesome as it grew our intended reach even further. And gave people from all over, the opportunity to get our book, and share our message even further, changing people’s lives AND us authors even gained opportunities from speaking to a wider audience, and gained further interest.

So let’s get back to my original point: Why wait for 2021 to be awesome?

Is there opportunities for you to have awesomeness right here right now? I’m sure there is.

I hope this episode has given you ideas of how to create an awesome year and more, right now. If you would like to chat and need help with how to get started or perhaps just a sounding board,  for you as an individual, send me an email at https://donnacampisi.com/contact/  to arrange a free 30 minute chat, I am only to happy to have with you. Remember, we can do this from anywhere around the world 😉

So let’s get to it. On your mark, Ready! Set! Goal!

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