How to Win in Business and Life Let's make this year the best it can be by creating a strategy.

By Lewis Howes Edited by Dan Bova

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The new year is here, and I am so excited because you know how important I think creating a clear vision for your life is. So, I wanted to record this solo round at the start of 2018 to share my top tips for creating an incredible year.

And -- you guessed it -- it starts with vision. I broke down the eight areas of life that I believe are the most important ones to have a vision for. This doesn't mean that these are all of the things you should focus on -- these are just the ones I've found to make the biggest impact on my life. I stick to these key areas each year and they haven't failed me yet.

As you listen to this episode, I invite you to write down the ones that really stick out to you. What areas can you push yourself in this year? What areas are you already excelling in? What areas have you never focused on?

Let's make this year the best it can be by creating a strategy. Learn how in Episode 584.

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Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked Apple podcast, The School of Greatness. Howes was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.”  Howes has been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health and other major media outlets.

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