Resolutions are dumb.
Unless they are deeply,
emotionally connected
to your clearly articulated values
and unless you are
fully committed and
laser-focused on
what specific action to take
(or not to take) next.
Then, they are liberating
and exhilarating and
more war cry than resolute.
What if this were the year.
What if this were the year
you dug deep and made
a change that really mattered
to yourself
your family,
your community
even the world?!?
What if this were the year
you went from lamely
mumbling some half-hearted
promise to
lose 10 pounds
stop picking your cuticles
or learn French.
(all mine)
And instead used this
opportunity to
stand in your full power
and make a declaration
that truly matters.
Who can you enroll
to be your Champion?
What resources –
human or otherwise –
do you need to ensure
your success?
Who will be at your side
when the road gets wobbly?
Plan for (near) failure now
and be equally prepared to
celebrate your success.
Get your “Woo Hoo!” ready.
There’s nothing special about
January 1st for starting
or starting over.
Press the “reset”
button whenever you like.
Make a plan; work the plan.
Make it a year that matters.
