Better late than never, right? Instead of rushing out a set of resolutions on New Year’s Day like everyone else, I decided to wait until I had a list that could genuinely add cash to your bank account.
Now that the list is ready, you’ve got almost a full year to put it to work and make a difference in your finances.
Here are the resolutions that can make you wealthier this year:
Resolution 1: Set a Deadline for Everything
Yes, the irony isn’t lost on me—kicking off this list with a resolution about deadlines after releasing it late. But don’t let that take away from how powerful this habit can be.
Without deadlines, we’re all guilty of pushing things off endlessly. It’s human nature, especially when life is busy. But setting firm deadlines—and sticking to them—forces you to focus and get things done.
Write your deadlines down and, if possible, pair them with a small consequence for not following through. While missing a deadline occasionally isn’t catastrophic, having them in place adds structure and efficiency to your life.
Research backs this up: as a deadline looms, your attention naturally shifts toward completing the task, and you’re more likely to make it happen.
Wealth comes from achieving goals, and deadlines are the fuel that drives you toward those achievements.
Resolution 2: Dedicate One Hour a Week to Trading or Investing
There are three key paths to building wealth: stocks, business, and real estate. Of these, investing in stocks is something you can begin right now, even if you’re a complete beginner.
True wealth is about making your money work for you. A solid trading strategy can generate results with as little as one or two hours a week of effort. If you’re ready to start, we’ve got courses, systems, and services with proven success records to guide you.
Imagine buying Stock XYZ today and seeing it rise by 5% within a week. That’s money earned with almost zero effort—a practically passive income stream created by dedicating just one hour a week.
Resolution 3: Embrace Mistakes
This is one of the best pieces of advice from legendary entrepreneur Richard Branson: give yourself permission to make mistakes.
Taking risks is a cornerstone of success, but it also comes with the possibility of failure. Mistakes aren’t just inevitable—they’re essential to growth. The key is to learn from them and keep moving forward.
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re an entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur. For you, embracing mistakes could be the most important resolution you adopt this year.
Resolution 4: Reduce Stress
Stress is the enemy of creativity, and creativity is the engine behind every money-making idea—big or small.
This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to come up with the next revolutionary invention. Even small ideas, like realizing you can save on shipping costs or turning a physical product into a digital one, can boost your profits.
But when you’re stressed, even simple creative thinking is stifled.
To combat this, take steps to lower your stress levels. For example:
- Schedule a proper lunch break.
- Limit email checks to twice a day.
- Remove unnecessary negativity from your life.
- Set aside time to relax and recharge.
By adopting these four resolutions, this year could be the one where your bank account grows steadily—and stress-free.
