2018 Goals and a great inspirational quote! | Sharin Shank Photography
January 2, 2018
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As we enter into a new year, I wanted to share some of my goals with you. Personal goals + Business Goals.I thought this would be a fun way to start off the new year. Also – I was doing some reading the other day and I came across a quote from Steve Garvey.
“You have to set goals that are almost out of reach. If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential” ~ Steve Garvey
Is that fabulous or what?! And gosh its so true! I hope this post inspires you!
Personal Goals
Take a professional family portrait every single month
Turn all of my 2017 family images into a cute album keepsake
Redecorate the gallery wall in my family room using Hawthorne Gold Frames
Stick to a Healthy Diet + Work Out Regimen
Train and Run a Half Marathon before the end of the year
Redecorate my bedroom and hang more images throughout the room
Plan a Marriage Retreat
Read More Books
Business Goals
Refresh and Relaunch our website
Host at least one amazing educational workshop for fellow photographers who are just starting out
Hire and Train a new SSP team member
Hire An Intern
Shoot lots and lots of film this year
Hire an office assistant during my Prime Wedding Season
Get more involved with family lifestyle portraits
Plan An SSP Team Retreat
There you have it! Goals! I LOVE setting goals and then marking them off one by one! What are some of your 2018 goals personal or business?! I would LOVE hearing them!
Happy New Year Friends!
~ Sharin
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