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be a lot farther along in your life story, than if you didn't try at all.

Question Two: As you create your list, ponder this question as well: If I had all the time, skills, knowledge, money, opportunity, and support in the world, what would I do? No holds barred: List everything large and small, significant and insignificant, realistic, or seemingly unrealistic. This is an exercise in dreaming large, daring to dream the impossible dream, and opening one's mind to all the wonderful possibilities. Below, I provide a snapshot, in no particular order, of things that I strive to incorporate into my daily life, things that I want to do (or in many cases already do, as Lifetime Resolutions) and things that I want to be, see, feel, experience, create, achieve, learn, try, change, or have in days, months and years to come . . . It isn't exhaustive and doesn't include a complete listing of accomplishments (though I strongly urge folks to periodically review accomplishments, as a method of inspiring future successes).

When I put pen to paper and draft, or update, my 'Lifetime Resolution List' - my top resolutions, dreams and daily goals have always jumped from the paper. Every year I have far more resolutions than I can realistically tackle. I am careful not to bite off more than I can chew. To do otherwise is a recipe for disaster. In 2008, for instance, my resolution was to show my gratitude for all that I have and all that I am by giving back in four areas of my life: 1) Walk 60 miles for the Washington, DC Breast Cancer 3-Day and raise $3000. 2) Volunteer at a Virginia Horse Rescue Farm. 3) Learn more about how to combat Global Warming and take action! 4) Engage in PreMeditated Acts Of Kindness. I achieved 90% of my goals and plan to work to complete the rest in the coming year, along with a brand new list of dreams, resolutions and daily goals.

I don't presume to suggest what you should do in the coming year. No one knows better than you what dreams simmer like embers in your heart and mind. If you want to quit smoking, I can't tell you to do it, or if it is time. You have to make that decision. If you want to get a new job, it is up to you to build a strategy. If you want to go back to school, write a novel, get fit, cultivate healthy eating habits . . . it is up to you to 'resolve' to make those dreams a reality.

Bottom Line: When it comes to dreams, resolutions and daily goals, each one of us typically possesses pretty good emotional, intellectual and 'gut' instincts

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