New_Years_resolutions-480x280Want to come out ahead in 2013? Here are the resolutions the most successful people make and then keep for both business goals and personal gain.

1. Spend more time on your not-to-do list.

2. Do what’s essential first, then email second.

3. Not make excuses. Not cheat. Not waste time.

4. Books are important.

5. Take time to do something slower than you normally would.

6. Have healthier self-esteem and more offline opportunities.

7. Enjoy more privacy.

8. Discover the opportunity to make social media serve them better.

9. Believe in yourself.

10. Create a routine.

11. Focus on the process.

12. Think backward.

13. Cut corners.

14. Know when to quit.

15. Repeat yourself.

16. Say “No” a lot.

17. Have a sense of gratitude.

Source:

http://www.rd.com/recommends/how-successful-people-approach-a-new-year/