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Mission Makers Motivators

By Frank Tate | Industrial Development Board Executive Director

Dear Clarksville-Montgomery County,

ARE WE THERE YET? It is a classic phrase that has annoyed parents for years, yet today, I am asking it. 2021, what has taken you so long to approach? This incoming year has been long-awaited. The next question when it gets here is, what will we do to seize it. Let’s make this new year truly about bettering oneself, education, career, health, and home.

The year 2020 threw more curveballs than many could ever imagine: plans were interrupted, and we became familiar with 14-day quarantines. In spite of the pandemic related setbacks, Clarksville-Montgomery County is thriving, and our growth plan is on track. We are currently set to increase the average wage by 20% within the next five years.

Now, what is next? Picking up where we left off in March 2020 probably isn’t going to happen. The best and most effective way to move forward is by setting achievable, realistic goals that can be supported by friends, family, and mentors. If you are a motivator, this possibly doesn’t seem like a difficult task. How about being the motivator to someone so they can complete the goal? This is where I stand amongst this hiatus period between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Who has a goal that I can help them achieve? Maybe someone is looking to further their education this year, find a new job, or need a gym buddy. For every goal that you have, there are people out there who are ready, willing, and able to keep you accountable.

A few questions to consider while goal setting for the year of 2021: 1. Did you learn anything about yourself this year that was unexpected? 2. What habits did you create during your work-at-home period that you can capitalize on? 3. Did you get reacquainted with an old hobby that you can monetize?

Let’s make this year the year to better ourselves and provide a new accomplishment that will help drive our community to be a better place.

Stay motivated, always motivated!

-Frank Tate

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MISSION Our mission is to walk with and sheild the hidden wounds of war for Active Duty, Veterans, First Responders and their Families in the Fort Campbell, Clarksville, and Hopkinsville communities.

VISION Freedom from the war within. Our program allows people of all ages to train, heal and be restored through various training. We specifically specialize in: Trauma-Crisis Defense, PTS Resiliency Training, Peer Counseling and Mentorship.