By, Tunde Omotoye

To those who continue to take self development and self improvement as a personal goal, I say 2020 will be a better year.

Remain consistent, persevere and never let go of your hopes and aspirations.

1. SELF REFLECTION: 1st thing you want to do really is reflect.

This is very important as it lays down the foundations for any step you are willing to take regarding your career or self development.

It helps you understand: – Where you are coming from. – What you want to be.

Self reflection helps you tell yourself the truth without sugar coating it.

While working a Graphic Design job in Mushin with a 30k/month pay, I asked myself a lot of questions.

– What is the end goal of this path?
– I am maximizing my full potential and capacity as a person?

2. OUTLINE YOUR GOALS: Once you’ve reflected on what you really want and where you want to be, it is time to turn your intentions into clearly defined goals.

Always remember that having goals without having a plan in black and white is still a dream.

Outline your goals clearly.

When doing this, remember: – Don’t set goals to impress anyone. – You are the driver of your own goals. – Set a goal in line with your values and career path. – Have a timeline and action plan for your goals. – Be sincere with yourself.

3. BE FRIENDS WITH BOOKS: One thing reading books does to many young professionals is that it improves self-discipline & consistency.

When I landed my first professional job as a HR Officer, I read a lot of entry level management books. Why?

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