Living Out Loud: 2007 Was a Great Year

Dear !fname,

2007 has been a phenomenal year for me as I accomplished a number of goals that I've been working towards for quite some time. I'd love to take a moment to share them with you, and invite you to share yours with me, as well!

1. The ADD Management Group grew substantially this year with the addition of Associate Coach Sharon Howell, and Erin's joining us full time.

Erin and I worked very hard to get to a place where she could quit her corporate job and join the business. And while it has been a stretch financially, the personal freedom and professional rewards that come along with being in business together is worth more than those fat corporate paychecks ever were.

2. Somewhere in between business and personal success, I was thrilled to have my book Odd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADD published this year.

Writing a book has been a goal of mine since I was very young, and I am still getting a kick out of going onto Amazon.com to see the sales ranking for the book. (It's been in the top 100 in its category for over a month now!) Plus, the feedback that I've been receiving about the book has been absolutely fantastic. Writing Odd One Out was quite possibly the most rewarding thing I've ever done.

3. And, last but not least, I took a huge leap in my personal life this year by joining a band.

As a kid, I used to dream of being a rock star. When I was little I thought I could sing. As I got older, I thought I couldn't. But I took a risk about 5 years ago and started voice lessons. Turns out I was right when I was younger...I really can sing!

Finally, this year, it was time to stop dragging my feet and take this musical passion of mine to the next step! I placed an ad looking for other musicians and got a response from a band.

I took a leap and, although I'd love to tell you that I now have my very own band, it didn't work out. But I learned from the experience and will keep moving on. Funny, this step seemed unbelievably scary--until I actually took it.

I don't know what's in store for me in 2008, but I do know this: I'll be open to the opportunities that come my way. I'll be living out loud every chance I get. And I'll be focusing on my strengths and moving forward. It's the best way I know to live happily and successfully as an adult with ADD.

My Coaching Advice for 2008

Before you start thinking about your "New Year's Resolutions," take a moment to reflect on the year that has passed.

• What goals did you accomplish?
• What did you learn about yourself?
• What made you really happy?

If you want to make real changes in this coming year, then start by building on strengths and successes. And in order to do that, you have to acknowledge what went right.

I'd love to hear about your successes in 2007! Please post them on my blog at: http://www.experiencingaddvantages.com/2007/12/living-out-loud.html

All My Best , Jennifer Koretsky, Founder, Head Coach & Chief Visionary Officer ADD Management Group, LLC

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