Why it matters:  If we do not take time to reflect on our experiences we do not learn from them, and we do not adjust our course for the future. No matter the form, reflection helps us learn and grow.

Go deeper: The Six Discoveries are six areas of focus for anyone who wants to become their best. For a full explanation be sure and listen to Ep 71 of Magic in the Room.

What's next: Use the reflection questions below to evaluate the past year, and plan for the next. This is a valuable exercise anytime, not just the end of the year. 

Ignitor Mindset: Cultivate a growth and outward mindset

• In the last year, what are the challenges I embraced? How did I grow?
• In the last year, how did I take other peoples needs and desires into account when I made decisions?
• For the next year, what challenges or learning am I avoiding that I need to embrace? 
• For the Next year, who do I need to seek out and understand their needs before making decisions or taking action? 

Role Clarity: Clearly identify your roles, and what it means to be successful at each

• What role was I most effective at this year? Why?
• In what areas must I work to define my role more clearly?
• Is there a role I need to take on or stop doing?

Purpose Clarity: Declare an authentic purpose

• What is my purpose? Does it need to be revised?
• What did I do to live my purpose this year?
• What areas do I need to focus on in the coming year to be even more effective?

Commitments: Take action on your daily commitments

• What commitment did I keep this year? What was the result?
• What commitments do I need to get rid of, change, or add for the next year to activate my purpose?

Execution: Do the projects and learn the skills needed to live your purpose. 

• What projects were finished this year that need to be celebrated?
• What do you need to learn or plan for next year to execute more effectively? 

Resilience:  Recover quickly from disruption and sustain performance

• How did I show resilience this year? 
• What assumptions kept me from being resilient this year?
• What practices do I need to embrace to become an authentically resilient person?

The bottom line: Using these questions to get ready for the coming year will help you learn and grow in effectiveness. Let us know what you learn about yourself and your plans for the coming year.

Go deeper: To hear Hannah, Luke, and Chris answer some of these questions for themselves and model how this reflection can work check on Ep 83 of Magic in the Room.