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Jan 2, 2008
"You may be whatever you resolve to be. Determine to be something in the world, and you will be something. "I cannot," never accomplished anything; "I will try," has brought wonders." --J. Hawes
Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
The top resolutions for 2008 are the old standbys -- get out of debt and save more, lose weight and exercise. Getting organized and spending more time with family also top the list. But according to time management firm FranklinCovey, four out of five people who make New Year's resolutions will eventually break them. Experts say the real problem is that people make the wrong resolutions. The typical resolution often reflects a general desire, rather than a specific goal. This New York Times article offers some helpful tips on keeping your resolutions.