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January 13, 2022

Hi everyone,

We’re already on the second week of the year, and yet some people I know are still feeling like they’re ‘adrift’ and struggling to find their bearings.  It might sound very cliché, but the start of the year is an opportune time for course correction through goal-setting. Considering what’s happened in the past two years, the goals don’t even have to be big-picture kind of targets. I think what’s more important to note is if you’re still happy with the path you’re currently on. If you’re taking the longer, more scenic route then make sure to take in the beautiful view. If you feel you need to take a short cut to get a better vantage point, plot out where you take the next turn. Whether they’re huge life goals or small personal ones, we hope you get to achieve your goals this year.  

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All the best,
Adrian

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