It has been 5 days since the new year 2024 started. It took me couple of days to determine my new year resolutions. I was not sure what to write but eventually selected 10 resolutions:
01. Read 20 Books.
I am planning to read at least 20 books during 2024. At least 5 of the book should be from business & economics, 5 should be related to history, religion and geography, 5 should be classic or modern novels and stories. Finally last 5 should be diverse genre including politics, sci-fi or fantasy.
02. Write blogs at least 2 blogs per month.
Last year I planned to write at least 52 blogs throughout the year. Similar resolution were made in the last year as well. All these remained unattainable. So I have set a more realistic target of writing 2 blogs per month. So at least 24 blogs throughout the year.
03. Go on travel for relaxation at least 4 times
Last year I have visited internationally or within the country either for my Office purpose or for family affairs. However, this year I will not make any specific national or international tours. I rather plan to go on a vacation and several relaxation tour with my wife, family members, my professional network members or my office colleagues.
04. Meet with all my relatives at least once a year.
Because of my busy schedule, I have was not able to stay connected with most of my relatives. This year I have planned to make a contact database of all my relatives and connect with all of them at least once a year throughout 2024.
05. Increase involvement with Rotary and actively participate in social activities
I have been part of Rotary since 2025. Over the year I have participated in various Rotary programs and service projects. However, I was not very much active in Rotary but I gradually increased my involvements over the year. I am currently serving as President Elect of my rotary club and will takeover the role of Club President. I intend to work hard and with dedication as president of the club and involve all my club members in various social service project as well as in club fellowship.
06. Write at least one article to any professional journal.
I always dreamt of writing articles for professional journals. I had few interesting ideas to write on. But all of them remained in my head. I tried to write them couple of times but it never came into light. But this year I have strong determination to write at least one article to a professional journal of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) or of Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) or may be in any other.
07. Learn and develop new skill.
Every year I want to develop some new skills. Last year I learned few things about video editing basics. This year I plan to learn and develop some new skills while improving already acquired skills. I will have to find out what new skill interests me and focus on learning it.
08. Do something new and explore new hobbies.
My primary hobby is to ready. I have few other hobbies but most of them involves less amount of physical movements. This year I plan to be maintain active lifestyle and do something new. I plan to explore new hobbies and develop a new one.
09. Strengthen and regularly connect with your professional network.
Over the years I have build a good professional network. But I intend to extend and strengthen my network this year by regularly connecting and visiting other professionals. I wand to build a cooperative and collaborative bond that will contribute to the profession, society and country at large.
10. Improve financial management by developing long term financial plan.
Last year I was able to organize my financials and paid off most of my debts. Made new investments. This year I plan to improve my financial management significantly. I want to develop a long term financial plan and make long term investment. This may include real estate investment and starting agro-based project.
I sincerely planning to start working on these resolution from the beginning of the year. This year I have removed few resolutions like reading Holy Quran and from my resolution list. As practicing Muslim, I am required to read the Holy Quran regularly. As this is compliance issue, I will not keeping it in my new year resolution as this is not optional for me.