Sports figures, authors and actors aren’t the only ones who can take advantage of their currency to negotiate a new deal or a new beginning.

• As the new year begins, take a long hard look at whether you are happy in your career before continuing on without a plan to change it.
• As in sports, ask “do I want to play another year in this career?” even if you are the business owner.
• Look for alternatives and spend some time to examine and pursue them.
• If what you’re doing now is your best path, continue on – consider it a one-year renewal, a contract with yourself. If not, take steps to find something different.

Always ask, what’s my value:  You are worth considering all options before continuing on to stay the course or seek the road not taken.