Where do you want to be in five years? What will your business look like? Do you have a plan to get it there? Are you directing your efforts toward that plan?

Transitions – whether it’s a cow, calf or person, we all go through them. Sometimes they’re exciting like the birth of a new baby or challenging like saying goodbye to friends. My husband and I are currently facing both of these transitions.

In times like this, we can all use some positive influence in 2023. More often than not, it begins with us.

Nearing the end of a calendar year always makes me think of all the goals I want to accomplish in the next 12 months.

As soon as we enter fall, whenever my kids start asking for something, I suggest they put it on their Christmas list, and I try to make a mental note to remember it myself.

Last week, I finally had a chance to catch up with some college friends I hadn’t seen in well over a year. Between kids, house renovations, work, travel and living in different time zones, finding time for a phone call can be challenging and seeing each other in person is a rare treat.

Investing a little time up-front in creating a plan to ensure clean data can return dividends.

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