With the dawn of this new year it's hard for me not to regard
2010 as the start of a new decade. Statements about there being no
"year zero" notwithstanding, I, as an information systems
professional who worked on the colossal Y2K programming effort,
regard the year 2000 as the beginning of the new millennium. So for
me, this is the start of a new decade.
It's also hard for me not to be optimistic about the year and
decade ahead.
I'm not talking only about economic indicators and such. While
there are bright spots there, my optimism is largely based on the
general mood and comments I've picked up on in the past few days.
There seems to be renewed energy and a dedication to making good
things happen. And in my experience, optimism can generate its own
momentum. If we focus our attention on what works and simply stop
expending energy on what doesn't work, we'll see improvements in
everything we're involved with.
For me, an optimistic attitude goes well beyond the personal
"feel good" realm - it has become a bona fide business
strategy.
So… work hard, keep good records, and enjoy yourself along the
way.
Happy New Year!