With the start of  the New Year already drifting past us, the popular thing to do is claim possession of it. Many people are letting it be known via Facebook, Twitter and other social networks that they will be grabbing 2013 by the horns and taking control of it. What a wonderful concept. Really, it sounds great in 140 characters or less. Maybe people think that writing out a statement for the rest of the world to see will help those wishes come to fruition in reality.

Heres the truth- it is not going to be that simple. People don’t just miraculously become suddenly stronger, faster, smarter or better than they were on the last day in December. There will not be any miraculous developments or new opportunities throwing themselves at you. Things will be the same. Same job. Same issues. Same life. You are still the person who vocalized your desire for change recently, but what you are DOING to make certain those things happen is a whole different story.

So if everyone wants their piece of the New Years pie, how can you actually guarantee yourself a slice. You have to realise that claiming to conquer the world with no actual game-plan or aspiration is destined for failure. You have got  to dedicate time and work hard to put yourself in a position to succeed. Those people are at an advantage because the pursuit if their dreams is not postdated.

They are not waiting for a specific date, they are not talking about what they’re going to do- they are actively going after these things.

Being positive and wanting to improve is never something to mock, but some people have turned it into an empty declaration. They say what they’re going to do, seeking likes, retweets and temporary motivation rather than making statements through their actions. If its not something you are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve, eventually there will be some roadblock reason to give up.

The New Year, much like the previous one, will have its share of opportunities. If there is something, someone, or somewhere you want to be, make progressive moves to ensure it happens. Being motivated at the beginning of the year is a piece of cake. It’s the monotonous routines you experience as you beat your craft that make a difference. 2013, much like 2012, will be exactly what you make of it. Just know that there may already be people several steps ahead of you, and embrace the challenge.

Personally, I cant wait!

A massive thank you to @bmc-sa for making it possible for me to make the most of 2013! Also, to Redbull and Oakley for the individual roles that they play.

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