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I’ve never been one to set New Year’s Resolutions. I can’t seem to find one thing I can continue to do for 365 days. Last year, I attempted to go for something “manageable”by vowing to run at least 10 miles a week. This seems easy to any runner, but for a dental student, making time for anything other than studying is difficult.

The problem with New Year’s Resolutions is they are essentially goals for people who never set goals. People get caught up in their friends making resolutions so they feel they have to. It’s just like any other commercial holiday, you see candy on the shelf for Halloween, you feel like you have to buy it and pass it out to kids. The fact is, people feel better when they are a part of something bigger. You already have chosen this path by joining CrossFit at whatever time you joined.

Many of you involved in CrossFit have a goal-oriented outlook on life, otherwise you wouldn’t pay for a membership to Imperium. Whether your goal was to lose 10 pounds or to finally do a pull-up, you set goals for yourself before even joining. Why not use 2013 as a chance to set more short term goals related to your personal and CrossFit life?

If you’re a goal-setter, but not much of a goal-acheiver, I’ve found a few steps to help you get to your desired results.

1. Write it down. Studies have shown writing down your

personal goals makes you 70% more likely to complete the task. I have an index card taped on my desk with all of my goals that I add to or cross-off as needed.

2. Be Specific. Saying you want to lose 10 pounds won’t keep you from eating a hamburger 10 minutes after making that goal. Write down a specific amount of workouts per week or a meal plan you want to follow.

3. Know your why. Connect your goals to what you’re passionate about. If it’s not something you genuinely have a reason to complete, the goal or resolution will fizzle out.

4. Focus on the process. If you fail the first time you try an un-scaled pull-up, try again with the hardest band. Focus on the small accomplishments you make along the way and not just that you can’t do it.

I’ve found some great goal-setting resources on the lululemon website in the form of worksheets, videos, and blog posts. Check them out if you need a little help.

And just to make you laugh, check out The 20 most WTF New Year’s Resolutions on Twitter.

Happy 2013! ◊

Competition Update

In just ONE WEEK we’re moving to the new location. Read this for all the details.

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Athlete of the Month

Meet Cole Ewell who is this Month’s athlete of the month!

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Tips from the Box

How to do squats

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Recipe of the Month

This month, learn how to make Italian Sausage meatballs with herbs—yum!

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How to survive the end

of the world

A favorite article of Tony’s from www.nerdfitness.com

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CHL class information

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Imperium Member corner

Check out an article submitted by Josh Anderson from Mashable.com on how to recharge your business

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Why New Year’s Resolutions

rarely work by Katie Sowa

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Imperium has been rockin’ the competition season!

Dec 1 was CrossFit 302's Winter Throwdown. We had 5 teams compete. Stephano and Bethany took 1st in the RX division and Kanoa and Amanda Johnson for 302 took 2nd place RX. Mark and Brooke took third place in the scaled Divison.

On Dec 15th, our competition team competed at Get Fit or Die Mayan. Orlando took 3rd in the scaled divison. Bethany 5th in Female RX. Kanoa 5th male RX and Stephano took 1st.

On January 5, our competition team competed at the H-Town Throwdown. We had two teams competing. Orlando and Mark took 31st place out of 50 teams. Stephano and Kanoa took 1st!

January competions are PRX Challenge - Jan 12 and Stephano and Bethany will be competing on CrossFit 302's team for the Fittest Games in Austin Jan 19-20. Feel free to come out and support Imperium at any of our competitions!

Competition update

by Marnie Ischay

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1. How did you hear about CrossFit?

I've come to know Crossfit through friends and after seeing not only the physical improvements but the mental strength that my friends now exhibit; I was curious...

2. How has CrossFit changed your life?

Crossfit has given me a stronger mental mind set allowing me to see that I can endure more than I previous did pushing myself to better health and physical ability. The very community of Crossfit is centered around honest support from other crossfiters and coaches due to the fact that no matter each persons level of ability we all "suffer" through WODs (some times even warm ups)

together.

3. What are your goals for CrossFit?

I am now able to run 800 meters non stop and I have drop 20 lbs of fat with a 5 lb gain in muscle all the while lifting more and more weight. My end goal by May is to run a mile and half in under 13 min or less and to be 175 lbs with 21% body fat.

4. What's your favorite part of working out at Imperium?

At Imperium Crossfit the attention from the coaches to help you achieve your personal goals and support/advice from the other crossfiters to "push through" is outstanding

5. What is your advice for a beginner to CrossFit?

Prepare yourself for strenuous workouts but realize that you can scale to your abilities. Be open to others advice of how they push themselves. When in doubt...don't... ask your coaches to help you safely meet your goals. Start with small goals and work your way up as you are able. Crossfit is not a quick fix so

commit for the long haul and remember that life's greatest achievements will be reached only if you strive to obtain them.◊

If you are having trouble with your

squats, practice these tips at home or at

the BOX!

1. Make sure to warmup and stretch for

at least 5 minutes before you start

practicing your squat.

2. Stand straight with knees relaxed,

feet hip-width apart and toes slightly

turned out. Tilt your torso upward and

tilt your pelvis downward pushing your

butt back. Extend your hands out in

front of you for balance.

3. Bend your knees, tilt your hips back

and slowly lower your butt, like you're

going to sit in a chair. Extend your arms

to help maintain balance. Hold your

breath and keep your back straight and

upper body muscles in a tight

contraction, so all the work is done by

your legs.

4. Aim to squat down until your hips are

just below the top of your knee. Don't let

your behind drop so low that your

resting on your calf muscles and don’t let

your knees go in front of your toes.

5. Lift up slowly from the squat by

pushing with your heels and using only

the strength of your legs. Stay in control

by keeping abdominal muscles tight and

your back straight. Exhale as you rise.

6. Work towards doing three sets of 10

to 15 squats per set. To maintain a slow

pace, count to three while going down

and three on the way up.

7. Once you complete your sets, gently

stretch your hamstrings and quadriceps.

To get full benefits, spend 30 seconds on

each stretch.

Athlete of the

Month: Cole

Ewell

by Katie Sowa

Tips from the box: Mastering the

Squat

by Tony Orozco

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Recipe of the Month: Spicy Elk Chili From: http://civilizedcavemancooking.com/entrees/beef/spicy-elk-chili/

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Serves: 3-4

Ingredients •1 pound ground elk meat (ground beef) •2 zucchini, peeled and diced •2 bell peppers, diced •1 onion, peeled and diced •1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce •1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes •1 ½ tablespoons chili powder •2 teaspoons cumin •1 teaspoon garlic powder •1 teaspoon cayenne (leave out if you want mild) •1 teaspoon oregano •1 teaspoon sea salt •1 teaspoon black pepper •1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

Stovetop

1.Preheat a dutch oven or a large stock pot over medium heat. 2.Add in a cooking fat of your choice, like 3 tablespoons of bacon fat 3.Add in your onions and sweat them for about 10 minutes or until translucent. 4.Add in your peppers and zucchini and sauté for another 5 minutes 5.Stir in your ground elk meat and all the spices and mix well, stir every minute or so for 7-9 minutes until your elk is cooked 6.Add your tomato sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a cinnamon stick and stir well 7.Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for at least 45 minutes. 8.Serve hot and enjoy.

Crockpot

1.Combine all the above ingredients in your crock pot and mix well. 2.Turn on low and let cook for 8 hours. 3.Serve and enjoy!◊

New Strength Program Beginning in January!

"Look for more information and details on the Imperium Strength Program coming soon" ~Coach Kanoa

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According to the Mayans, the end of the world will occur this Friday, December 21st. Now, some say their calendar was off by a fraction of a day, which means the end of the world might have already come and gone, but that’s beside the point. I figured with everybody in a hysterical frenzy these days about the end of the world, dudes eating other dudes’ faces in Florida, and my two-year obsession with becoming a real life Jason Bourne (seriously), I figured this would be a good time to share everything I’ve stumbled across to prep for a disaster/emergency of epic proportions. Does this make me a weirdo? Hell yeah! But when the zombie apocalypse happens, who’s got two thumbs and will be totally prepared? This guy. Here’s how you can survive the end of the world too!

End of the world?

When I say “the end of the world,” it

doesn’t need to be something like a

scene out of I Am Legend.

As we’ve recently seen from natural

disasters like Katrina and Sandy, Mother

Nature can be a real jerk, destroying the

infrastructure and endangering lives

across massive sections of the country.

On top of that, we’ve seen these

disasters create real shortages and

scares, affecting everything from gas to

groceries.

Of course, there could actually be an end

of the world scenario in which we’re

overrun by zombies, super-intelligent

monkeys, or Twilight Fans. You never

know.

Mayan Apocalypse or real life storm,

these are the situations where you can’t

be caught saying, “Oh shoot, I probably

should have prepared for that huh? Haha

oh well YOLO!”

To best prepare for these extraordinary

events, it’s best to start preparing today!

Survival of the Fittest

First and foremost, get healthy.

Yeah, this is absolutely the most

important way to prepare for the end of

the world.

When the **** hits the fan, your car

breaks down or you run out of gas, you

might be relying on your own two feet or

a bike to get out of dodge. If there’s an

earthquake or fire, you might need to

sprint to safety, move debris, swim

through a flood, and more. Depending

on the length of the disaster, you might

be without access to reliable health care

for a considerable amount of time, and

your skills and physical abilities might be

the only tools you have to barter for

precious supplies with other survivors!

Essentially, if technology goes kaput,

we’ll be reverting back to survival of

the fittest.

Start building your apocalypse body

NOW.

Stop eating junk food. Start exercising

regularly. If you’re holding off on

getting elective surgery for something,

get it done now. Add a pull up bar to

your house and build a regiment

completing the Konami workout, hotel

room workout, or beginner body weight

routine. The stronger you are and the

faster you are, the better chance you’ll

have at surviving whatever end-of-days

scenario gets thrown at you. Here’s a

great article on the skills that every

person should have to save their own

life.

Take care of yourself, because the world

needs you.

My hope is that when the zombies do

come (or the regular boring apocalypse

finally happens), Nerd Fitness has built a

sizeable army of incredibly smart,

freakishly strong, incredibly good

looking rebels ready to fight them off.

We’re nearly 40,000 strong and growing

rapidly.

Have a Bug Out Bag prepared

How to survive the end of the world by Steve at http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/12/17/end-of-the-world/

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Disasters attack without warning,

prejudice, or mercy.

Whether it’s an earthquake, flood,

tornado, hurricane, or Bowser, things

can get ugly VERY quickly.

In these instances, every second counts,

and you getting the hell out of harm’s

way as quickly as possible should be

your primary goal. It’s in these instances

that you only have a matter of minutes

to get to safety, and every second

counts.

This is why it is recommend you build

yourself a Bug Out Bag: A 72-hour

“ready for anything” bag that you can

grab at a moment’s notice that will have

everything you need to survive a last

minute evacuation from your home.

First and foremost, when putting your

bag together, you need to remember

the Rule of Threes:

You can survive for three hours

in bad weather without shelter.

You can survive for three days

without water.

You can survive for three weeks

without food.

Your bug out bag should make sure

these three issues are addressed. You

have a few options when it comes to

getting started:

1) Buy a pre-made Bug Out Bag – This

is a big no-no according to all of the true

survivalists, but if you’re convinced the

world will end this Friday, check out

something like this Guardian Bag and

have it delivered in the next two days

(thank you Amazon Prime!).

2) Construct your own - Now, if you’re

more of an optimists and think the world

won’t end for a few months (that was a

joke, ha ha, get it?), you can take a more

hands-on approach to building your own

But Out Bag. I won’t claim to be an

expert on this stuff, so I’ll instead whet

your appetite and share some tips I

learned from, “Build the Perfect Bug Out

Bag,” and “How to Survive the End of

the World as We Know It.” I love my

kindle, but I figured these would be good

resources to have if technology isn’t an

option; I purchased the actual dead-tree

versions. If you’re going to build a bag,

“Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag” is a

must-have resource.

Your pack should contain twelve types

of supplies: water and hydration, food

and food preparation, clothing, shelter

and bedding, fire, first aid, hygiene,

tools, lighting, communications, and

protection and self-defense.

If you think you might end up in a

situation where your ONLY option is

to stay IN your current apartment

should a catastrophe arise, then you

can afford to stockpile more supplies

ahead of time: gallons of water,

weeks/months supplies of calorie dense

foods, proper sleeping arrangements

should the power go out, lighting, and so

on. Just be careful, you’re about to

become the most popular kid on the

block because you’re the only one

prepared.

Have a path to safety

Now, once the **** hits the fan, you

need to make sure you can quickly grab

your Bug Out Bag and get to safely as

quickly as possible. Where that is will

depend largely on your current living

situation:

Live in a city? Identify a safe

location to which you can drive

or hike – maybe it’s a camp

ground or your grandparent’s

farm house. Also identify

multiple routes to that path,

should traffic block your

primary exits. If you live in a

high rise building, make sure

you know where the stairs and

exits are. Here’s an article

dedicated to Urban Survival.

Live in the burbs? You’ll have

to ascertain the type of threat

and decide if you’re better off

staying put in your home, or if

you need to vacate quickly and

move onto another location.

Live in the country? Barring a

geographical specific disaster,

your best bet would probably

be to stay at home, batten

down the hatches, and hole up

if you’re adequately prepared.

Check out this book for the

optimal way to barricade

yourself into your dwelling.

This will also be a matter of preference.

You’d be wise to start exploring your

surroundings, points of escape from

your town, where the bottlenecks are

likely to cause problems, and what your

absolute best chance of survival will be:

staying at home vs. getting away. It’ll

depend on the severity of the

catastrophe and your own particular

situation.

Necessary Skills

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In my research and training to become

Jason Bourne, I’ve stumbled across a

number of skills that would also prove

incredibly important should we reach

the end of the world.

These are those skills:

Self Defense - I’d like to think that we’d

all act like civilized human beings should

there be a major catastrophe. However,

considering how we Americans act

during a black Friday sale, I don’t have

too much faith in society when we’re

scrambling for food, water, or supplies.

If you are already well-prepared and

stocked with supplies, then you’re a

prime target. For this reason, I would

recommend you look into taking self-

defense classes in your town.

Consider taking Krav Maga (Israeli special

forces martial arts) or Systema (Russian

martial art). How “prepared” you want to

be is up to you.

First-Aid/CPR/EMT - If you manage to

survive the initial catastrophe or

apocalypse, you might be one of the few

people available, ready, and willing to

take care of others. One of the Rules of

the Rebellion is to “never leave your

wingman,” which still applies after the

world ends. So get prepared:

CPR, First Aid, and AED. CPR

saves lives…and even if you

don’t think the world is ending,

this is an incredibly valuable

skill to have! You can find out

more information about First

Aid, CPR, and AED classes

through the Red Cross. Do it.

Volunteer EMT, Community

Emergency Response Team,

etc. - Consider volunteering for

your town’s Community

Emergency Response Team. A

simple google search with

“CERT + [your city/town name]”

or a search here should provide

you with more information.

Getting certified could not only

help save lives, but also provide

you with special permissions or

access to certain parts of town

during an emergency.

Hunting, farming, fishing, and

foraging - Depending on how long your

catastrophe lasts, you might be on your

own for food once your Bug Out Bag

rations run out! There are thousands of

books written on each of these subjects,

but to start, I found the “survival”

sections of Tim Ferriss’s Four Hour Chef

to be incredibly well done and a great

primer to get me interested in survivalist

‘food.’ This includes topics on forging for

plants, how to catch and cook a squirrel,

deer, pigeons, fish, and more.

If you will be taking shelter on a farm for

a long time, actually planting your own

crops and raising your own livestock

could be the best path to sustainable

survival. Even if you don’t live on a

massive farm, the ability to grow your

own food source is incredibly

advantageous.

Bartering - Once the end of the world

happens, the money in your bank

account could become as worthless as

the paper it’s printed on. Instead, you

might be stuck bartering for goods and

services like the good ole days. Simply

developing the skill of negotiation can

be a lifesaver in the end of days – you

can get rid of any excess supplies in

exchange for supplies of which you’re in

desperate need. This is also a prime

opportunity for you to showcase any

other skills or talents you might have –

an expert hunter, a forager who knows

the woods, a woodworker, or a

doctor/nurse will be VERY valuable when

catastrophe strikes.

Lock-picking - If you’re trying to prepare

for a zombie apocalypse (or have

become paranoid watching The Walking

Dead), then being able to get into

abandoned houses, offices, cars, or

buildings could be the difference

between life and death. Believe it or

not, you can actually take lock-picking

classes. Do a google search for your

town and “lock-smith class” and see if

anything pops up. If not, you might be

stuck scouring lock-picking message

boards to see if there’s any club or

person in your area that you can learn

from. If you’re trying to become an

international man of mystery, then this

skill is essential.

More information and resources

These are some of my favorite sites,

books, and resources that I’ve

discovered for getting started down on

the journey towards apocalypse

survivalism. Even if there is never a

catastrophe, think of all of this

information, training, and a cool (albeit

strange) hobby that might also help you

save somebody’s life someday.

STARTER BOOKS:

Emergency, by Neil Strauss – the book

that started it all for me. Written as a

more comical take on the subject of

survivalism, (compared to the other dry,

fact-based sites and books below),

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Emergency covers a LOT of ground

relating to survivalism and international

diversification.

How to Survive the End of the World as

We Know It, by James Wesley, Rawles -

definitely the comprehensive resource in

this article relating to survivalism.

Wesley paints a really grim future, but

provides you with very specific

information needed to adequately

prepare for practically any catastrophe. I

recommend getting the real book (not

the digital version), in case you DO lose

power/technology and this becomes

your new bible.

WEBSITES:

Sovereign Man – This website, run by a

gentleman who uses the alias “Simon

Black,” is less of a survival blog and more

of an international diversification site. If

you’re concerned about your country’s

monetary policies or the direction it’s

headed, this site explains how to plant

diversified “flags” all over the world.

Second passports? International bank

accounts? Gold storage? It’s all here.

SurvivalBlog.com – Run by James

Wesley, author of the book mentioned

above. Wesley is a man who is fully

convinced there is a massive shift

coming and has taken every precaution

to protect himself and his family. If the

world ends, he’s the guy I’d want on my

team. However, the site is pretty low-

tech, and not easy to navigate, which is

why I also recommend…

SurvivalCache - I just recently found this

site, thanks to my research for this

article. I find the site to be full of quality

knowledge, presented in a solid fashion,

and even bares some resemblance to

how I approach my articles. I mean, the

author draws inspiration from movies at

times. Sound familiar?

Get started

It’s never too soon to start getting

prepared.

You never know when the next

earthquake, flood, or hurricane might

hit. You don’t want to be scrambling at

the eleventh hour to protect yourself,

your friends, and family! Even if you’d

rather just stick your head in the sand

and assume that ALL IS WELL! - a little

bit of preparation can go a long way.

Remember, it’s okay to be weird - you’re

going to be the weird guy/gal right up

until the moment your survival skills and

supplies are needed, and then you’re the

hero.

I can understand that the end of the

world may overwhelm you (it is…the

end of the world, after all), so break

things down into bite sized pieces and

take it one piece of prep at a time!

1. Stock up on food and water for

your apartment.

2. Plan out a route to safety

should an emergency hit your

city or town should a disaster

strike.

3. Start to build your own bug out

bag, one item at a time.

4. Pick one of the skills above and

take a class in it.

5. Pick another skill, and repeat.

6. Set up lawn chair, grab

popcorn, wait for end of world.

7. Totally kidding about #6.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go put

on my tinfoil hat and prepare for the

end. Just kidding, I’m going to check out

Nashville’s volunteer CERT program!

And if the world does in fact end on

Friday…we had a good run, right?

See you at the end,

-Steve

Many Thanks to everybody

who attended the Imperium

Crossfit Christmas Party!

We were able to raise

$1500 for the Lukemia and

Lymphoma Society!

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"Arms in the hands of citizens may be used at

the individual discretion for the defense of the

country, the overthrow of tyranny or private

self-defense" - John Adams

The State of Texas passed laws that allow us to carry concealed handguns for self-protection. Obtaining a permit to carry concealed in the State of Texas requires a 10 hour Concealed Handgun License Certification Course which is outlined by the State Department of Public Safety and covers the use of force, gun safety, gun storage, dispute resolution and Texas Laws regarding use of force as a defense and licensing requirements. Obtaining a permit to carry concealed in the State of Texas requires completion of the course, qualifying with a handgun at the range, and passing a 50 question test. The applicant then applies and pays a fee to the State which completes the background check and completes the issuance of the license once approved.

To register for the next CHL course held at Imperium CrossFit, click the registration link above. A sign-up sheet is also available at the BOX! Things you will need to bring to this course:

Your Texas Drivers License

Something to take notes on

Black Pen

Ear Protection (optional)

Eye Protection (optional)

Your pistol or revolver (if you do not own a gun, a loaner will be provided. You will be responsible for providing ammunition)

Snacks or Drinks◊

CONGRATULATIONS STEPHANO AND KANOA!

January

26th & 27th

UPCOMING EVENTS

Imperium CF Social Hour at Crisp- February 1st at 7 pm

Paleo challenge kick off- February 4th

Paleo challenge finish- March 6th

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6 Ways to Recharge Your Business in 2013

Brought to You By: Mashable.com

Submitted by: Josh Anderson

Written by: Nellie Akalp

For the entrepreneur, this time of year typically means a mad dash to wrap-up remaining projects, close deals, and squeeze in time for family and friends. As the days get shorter, it starts to feel like time accelerates faster than ever -- leaving you less and less time to accomplish your year-end goals.

However, amidst the holiday chaos, it is possible to stay grounded and set the foundation for a successful year to come. Here are six ways to help you recharge your business in the New Year.

1. Get your priorities in line: Time management is a year-round challenge for business owners, but schedules get even tighter during the holidays. That’s why it’s more important than ever to know your priorities. Set a stopwatch for 20 minutes and write down everything that needs to get done. Then, give yourself another 10 minutes to assess which of those tasks are the most important to yourself, your business and your family. Keep that list in mind as you start each day -- and make sure all your activities are centered around those core priorities.

2. Ditch the New Year’s resolutions: A FranklinCovey survey found that 80% of people who make New Year’s resolutions will break them. And a third never make it to the end of January. If you’re one of the many people who have left a string of resolutions behind, it’s time for a new approach.

Rather than creating your resolutions for 2013, use the end of the calendar year to reflect on your business and market. What were some of the best things that your business accomplished this year? What were some of the biggest mistakes? Don’t rush to begin planning the new year until you’ve celebrated your wins and acknowledged your mistakes.

3. Evaluate your year as a business leader: In addition to reflecting on your business, this is a good time to reflect on yourself. After all, as an entrepreneur, you don’t exactly get a yearly performance review. Being as objective as possible, write down your strongest characteristics as a leader -- and your weakest. Then, think about how each of these characteristics impacted

your business, team members and partners during the year. This type of objective self-assessment can help you pinpoint areas to improve in 2013.

4. Build important connections: As a good entrepreneur, you’re looking out for interesting opportunities around every corner. And the end of the year offers a bevy of parties and events. Make some time to take advantage of these networking events and meet new people. Sometimes a simple party is the key to a great new client, collaboration or partnership that will pay dividends in the new year.

5. Show the love: During this hectic time, it’s all too easy to become inwardly focused -- where you’re thinking more about crossing things off your list than what (or who) really matters. Of course, holidays are the time for family and friends, but I’m also talking about the professional relationships that matter to you.

Think about the most important people you’ve worked with throughout the year -- whether it’s a devoted assistant or a colleague who keeps introducing you to great contacts. Then, let them know just how much you appreciate them.

6. Unplug and recharge your batteries: No matter how busy your schedule gets, every entrepreneur should take some much-needed time away from the office and digital devices. Take advantage, since this is often the one time of year when people expect you won’t be working (unless, of course, you’re involved in some kind of seasonal business). Downtime is the only real way to hit the reset button, both personally and professionally. And it will open the door to fresh perspectives and new inspiration.

Imperium Member Corner

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