Happy New Year

So...2008 is upon us and there's no going back.


With that in mind, thousands of Americans are starting in on their New Year's Resolutions.

I have come to believe that I slightly detest these resolutions. They fizzle out around January 8, maybe a little later depending on the resolver's personal resolve. They're usually related to a) weight loss, b) finances or c) organization. And they usually always fail.

I don't make New Year's Resolutions. I don't think I have for several years. But this year, I have decided to set GOALS for 2008. My goals will be easier to achieve, and they aren't going to be something I forget in a few weeks because the New Year hoopla is over.

My goals will relate to health and financial stability, not to losing weight and saving $100,000 by December. I am making my goals purposefully broad, and things that I think about often. I think goals for 2008 are going to be far more attainable than crummy resolutions. And I'll let you know how it goes in about 364 days.