The Art of Resolution Making for 2009

Today's the big day! For many of us, as the day comes to an end, we'll be ushering in a new year, a chance to start over with a clean slate.

Right now resolution posts are going up across the net, regardless of what we write about. Interesting thing about resolution posts is that there is typically very little accountability. We say things, we write them down, but how actually governs the completion of these resolutions.

We're all familiar with the "I'm gonna work out more," "I plan on finding more time for myself," and even though we've heard this said time and time again, we continue to make these open ended plans with no specifics.

That is why I encourage everyone making resolutions to really focus on your goals for 2009. Ensure that you can achieve them, work hard to get to them, and mark off milestones in your journey to give you the confidence to go the distance. We're just starting 2009 in less than 24 hours, it's a whole new year to kick butt and take names!

Here are my resolutions for 2009:

1. Launch Everymans Fitness and record and document workouts with partners
2. Find sponsors for the numerous ventures I have launching in 2009
3. Dedicate myself to success, empowering myself to take the lead in what I want in life
4. Start Krav Maga training before summer
   
5. Hike at least once every two weeks
6. Go camping with the family this summer
   
7. Video blog more often on all my sites
8. Run a 5k by summer time
9. Take dancing classes with my wife this Fall
   
10. Buy a 3rd gen game system and bring to life what I love
11. Strengthen my leadership skills
12. Go back to school for either certification or masters program
    
13. Go fishing with my dad this summer
14. Find my path again on my spiritual journey
15. Join a recreational sports group to play volleyball, baseball, kickball, or tennis
16. Read one book a month, does not include audio books
17. Write more "real" letters to people I care for
18. Attend either SobCon or Blog World Expo, or both!

These are my plans, some are lofty goals but achievable, some of them I can taste they are so close. Either way, be specific and make all of your dreams happen!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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