{"id":1850,"date":"2014-10-09T07:08:27","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T14:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/?p=1850"},"modified":"2023-10-24T02:36:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T10:36:49","slug":"is-it-2015-already","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/is-it-2015-already\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it 2015 already?!?!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2015-calendar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1852 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2015-calendar-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"2015 calendar\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>It&#8217;s the strange time of year for me.\u00a0 As fall sets-in and we start considering what Halloween costume we are going to wear or we start planning our feast for Thanksgiving and business generally slows down, it&#8217;s always just the opposite for me &#8211; and I love it!<\/p>\n<p>This is where a competitive advantage can set you ahead.\u00a0 Before the end of 2014 I have much activity planned and many initiatives to take care of.\u00a0 I\u2019m really excited about these great opportunities.\u00a0 Also, the clarity of a mid-term plan into 2015, and even further ahead is becoming clear through effective communication.\u00a0 This is absolutely refreshing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/neal-family-cover.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/neal-family-cover-300x111.jpg\" alt=\"neal family cover\" width=\"500\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/neal-family-cover-300x111.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/neal-family-cover-700x259.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.kevinneal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/neal-family-cover.jpg 851w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lotsa Family Events still in 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But, of course, the work-life balance comes into play and family is the first priority.\u00a0 So between now and end of year my schedule goes something like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mom birthday<\/li>\n<li>Halloween<\/li>\n<li>Brother Birthday<\/li>\n<li>Thanksgiving<\/li>\n<li>Other Brother Birthday<\/li>\n<li>Christmas<\/li>\n<li>Wife Birthday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, here\u2019s wishing you a terrific closing to 2014 and great opening to 2015 no matter how you choose to spend your time.\u00a0 Your time is precious so spend it how YOU choose to.<\/p>\n<p>-Kevin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s the strange time of year for me.\u00a0 As fall sets-in and we start considering what Halloween costume we are going to wear or we start planning our feast for Thanksgiving and business generally slows down, it&#8217;s always just the opposite for me &#8211; and I love it! 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