Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs
Friday, November 23, 2012 at 8:00AM 
My online journal sends me emails with what I wrote a year ago today & this week’s IFB column came from stumbling upon an old post. It was inspired by the delightful Lara Casey, editor of Southern Weddings magazine -- a girl I’ve never met who changed my life. But that’s a story for another day.
{I also love looking back at my Instagram to recall my year. This was a glimpse of my 2010.}
I wrote on November 8, 2011 {excerpted}:
"Lara Casey posted that there's 53 days left in 2011. She asked "What are you going to make happen?"
Inspired. Challenged. Overwhelmed. Woops. Except I promised I was going to stop using that word. Alright then. Inspired to rise."
2011 was the year I _______
* pulled off my first one-woman show
* discovered I want to be an entrepreneur
* put my acting career on hold
* experienced providence booking a show off 1 audition to play a dream part
* was a quitter (from cubicle nation)
* discovered just how much I want to live abroad
* started Dean Street Society
* owned that I am deeply capable & uniquely creative
2012 will be the year I _______
* have a full-time career helping others create providence
{Snapshots from this time last year in winter 2011.}
There are other things on that list I'll keep personal, but 2011 was such a year of transition for me. I didn’t realize that I was leaving my performing career. I think back to Hilary of November 2011 & I feel like she’s so young. I cannot believe how much I have grown & learned in the last year as an entrepreneur. I just didn’t know how much I didn’t know.
So now it’s time to refresh the list.
* booked my first hosting job {VPL}
* booked my second hosting job {TBA in 2013!}
* had my first experiences styling on-camera, advertising, lookbooks, engagements, interiors
* started coaching new entrepreneurs & freelancers on business & branding
* styled clients who included a variety of ethnicities, plus size, petite, up to age 70
* worked from the Caribbean, Nantucket & Carmel
* took Dean Street Society to London
* was a freelance writer for multiple publications & had my first article in Huffington Post
* worked for myself & my company full-time
* hired my first assistant
* modeled in my first lookbook
* worked with incredible photographers Bess, Jen, Rachel, Brad, Jeremiah<
* created the #StyleMe Instagram Challenge & Book Club
* modeled in my first lookbook
* had my first total strangers approach me on the street to say they read my blog
* have three products for sale
* double my monthly UV's
* relaunch my YouTube channel
* book 3 speaking engagements
* start offering small business & branding coaching on the site
* have a financially independent company
* expand the team beyond Kayte & Mary to include 3 other go-to members
* pinch myself 365 days that I'm running my own business
* pinch myself 365 days that I'm running my own business
I scribbled the following on a post-it recently: Talking abouy your dreams can give you a buzz that feels like something has happened. You want to the buzz that comes from making things happen. Don't let these lists be the end. Take action & take your life to the next level.
P.S. The comments are your spot to hold yourself accountable. Share your story!
How will you create providence in the next 39 days?
2012 was the year you _______!
2013 will be the year you _______!
Reader Comments (5)
As I already posted on your facebook, this really was a very simple yet such an inspiring article. I decided to do the list on my blog as well.
http://beachanddress.blogspot.com/2012/11/design-your-life-different-diy.html
Thanks so much for direction! You are great! Have an awesome day!!
2012 was the year I realised I can get through anything and I am a strong woman.
2013 will be the year I live my dreams at last!
much love and happiness, Ashly www.ashlylondon.blogspot.com
Wow, your accomplishments in both years are truly amazing! Good luck with the next year! I think I might steal this idea for my own blog :)
Just discovered yours through ifb. It's really wonderful! I'm sure I'll be a regular on here from now on!
Oh Karina I love your post! Thanks so much for linking it! Love the idea of DIY-ing your life. :)
Ashly are you actually in London? Heading to your blog to find out as I'm here for the winter season!