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Dan Tyre Unsolicited Advice to Everyone in 2024

While annual goals are essential for setting a vision for a company, the reality is that most startup execution is refined month by month. That's why creating a monthly forecast of revenue, expenses, and headcount from day one is crucial, even if it feels like pure guesswork. Personal responsibility is the foundation of success and unlocking your super powers. When you take responsibility for your actions, choices and consequences you become empowered to shape your life. Personal responsibility fosters self determination, accountability and resilience. Within the modern world, It's easy to fall into the malaise of whining, complaining or blaming others but it doesn’t do anything productive for your growth or mindset. The secret to life is taking personal responsibility, leaning into healthy relationships and being intentional in what you do.

1. Take personal responsibility for what you do now and in the future.
2. Decide what you want to accomplish and write it down.
3. Once you decide what you want to do, decide who you want to partner with to get it done.
4. Lean into positive personal relationships, especially with people who celebrate you.
5. Be positive
6. Be humble
7. Don’t forget the basics - food, exercise, sleep, mindfulness
8. Reduce complexity
9. Try to be curious and listen 
10. Do something to help someone to create joy and feel gratitude