Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.
Peter Drucker
In the military they use after action reports to reflect on what happened, both good and bad, and what lessons can be learned. As the year and decade close off, the holiday time off is a perfect opportunity to perform an AAR.
- Looking back, what went well?
- What choices did you make that worked?
- What failed?
- What surprised you?
- What has become a good habit?
- What needs to change?
- What is an outrageous goal for the next year?
- What S.M.A.R.T. goals do you have for the coming year?
- What does your schedule need to look like for those goals to be accomplished?