Resolutions and Planning

I am no exception! I've been reviewing, revamping, reenergizing for 2009. Here are my resolutions, not to be confused with the business plan.

2009 Resolutions

1. Fine tune systems and techniques; eliminate what is NOT working.
2. Empty drawers and closets of clutter
3. Refuse negative impulses and thoughts
4. Ensure that private, meditation time is NEVER preempted
5. Eat healthier
6. Walk each day
7. Pray without ceasing
8. Sing more
9. Envision future and goals each day
10. Keep learning, take more classes
11. Review my Spanish and practice it
12. Digitize all snapshots
13. Communicate more regularly with friends
14. Work international market-Central America

Regarding the business plan: is anyone else out there having a problem determining how many units they need to sell in 09? Based on my 08 production, those numbers would be ridiculous. So where does one begin? Do I start over, as if a rookie, when I've been in the business almost 20 years? Do I just pull a number from thin air and work toward it?

Last year, I took out my plan and looked at it each month and tried to pull rabbits from the hat. Nothing seemed to make a difference. This year, I am not even sure how to construct a realistic plan. My 2009 business planning process is speculative and based on concept rather than actual data. That makes me nervous. Is this something I can honestly say is going to be a business tool for me? Or, is it simply a paper exercise?

As I intend to remain in this business, I will NOT fold my tent and seek another career path, although my ‘numbers' might indicate that is the case. So, for tonight, my 2009 business plan is fluid. I will continue to be the real estate professional I know I am and work this business with all the energy, integrity and skill I possess. How's that?