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An Inside Peek at my World.

This week, I'm excited to reconnect with friends from my past and catch up on their lives. It's always inspiring to see how people have grown and evolved over the years. Reflecting on that, I thought I'd share a little update from my own world with you.

What I’m working on: 

2025 Planner Launch: I'm thrilled to introduce a new concept called "Build Your Own Planner." It's a 12-month PDF downloadable planner that comes with detailed instructions and an interactive Planner Guide. This guide walks you through the Purposeful Planner System for setting yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily goals. It includes time-blocking exercises and emphasizes the importance of focusing on revenue-generating activities. What's exciting is that you can get creative by adding your own designs. There are tutorials, worksheets, and more to help you customize your planner.

Keep an eye on this newsletter for the official launch date!

Growing My YouTube Channel: If you haven't subscribed to my channel yet, you can do so here. Having been an entrepreneur working from home for over 20 years, I've seen many entrepreneurs struggle with overwhelm and frustration due to the sheer volume of tasks. To help, I've started interviewing other entrepreneurs who work from home to share their tips and experiences. I'm connecting with people from around the world, and their insights are incredibly valuable.

Check out my latest interview with a lovely Massage Therapist, 

Nicki Iksander from Toronto Canada

She has some amazing insight on being a beast to her boundaries!

Next week I’m interviewing an author from Japan.

Lessons I'm Learning:

The Art of Organizing and Decluttering: I've realized that organizing and decluttering are ongoing processes. I'm on a mission to adopt a more minimalist lifestyle. Obsessed with organizing products, I've decided to tackle my kitchen, bathrooms, office, and photo collection. It's a huge undertaking, so I'm breaking it down into manageable tasks and giving myself grace on the timelines. The biggest lesson is learning to make decisions on what to keep and what to donate.

The Power of Planning: While writing my Planner Guide Book, I recognized that I'm a creature of habits, routines, and systems. It feels incredibly rewarding when I follow my own advice, especially during my Sunday planning sessions. Knowing my week is set up when I sit down at my desk every Monday gives me a sense of control and clarity

 Goals Before the Year Ends:  You do realize that we have 90 days to achieve our end of year goals.  You know how much I love to set goals with my 90-day Goals Playbook.   Here are mine.

• Reach 1,000 YouTube Subscribers: Thank you to everyone who has already subscribed!
• Interview 30 More Home-Based Entrepreneurs: I'm eager to continue sharing diverse perspectives and strategies.
• Finish Quilts and Throw Rugs for My Family: Crafting these pieces brings me joy, and I can't wait to see my family's reactions.

I hope this update sparks a little motivation for you to reflect on what you're working on, what you're learning, and the goals you want to achieve by the end of the year.

Message me back with your own updates—I’d love to hear from you!

Gale Bates,  Your "BIG BOLD GOALS” Mentor

PS:  Are you an entrepreneur who loves being your own boss?  Maybe it's time to "make the effort" to create a roadmap for success that gives you a crystal-clear vision of how to plan your daily business activities with a specific outline of tasks.

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