After the nightmare that was 2020, we’re all expecting this year to be dreamy. But is that right? Or will this just be "2020: Part 2"? What are you doing to make 2021 your best year ever? It all comes down to asking one key question, which is, "what kind of year are you planning to have this year?"
This episode of Thinks Out Loud looks at why we still face challenges ahead, why 2021 might not be all it’s cracked up to be… and, despite that, how you can make sure you get where you want to go.
Want to learn more? Here are the show notes for you.
Thinks Out Loud Episode 313: What Kind of Year Are You Planning to Have Headlines and Show Notes
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Show Notes and Links
As always, here are the "regular" show notes, detailing links and news related to this week’s episode.
* New coronavirus variant: What do we know? – BBC News
* Why the new coronavirus strain is so dangerous, in 1 chart
* South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk? – BBC News
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