In 1999, after more than 20 years in journalism, politics and government I made a leap of faith. I pursued a long-held dream of building my own business. You've heard that old saying: do what you love, love what you do. That was my goal and I pursued it with a passion. Ten years later I'm still working hard at my business, which specializes in strategic planning, communications, fundraising, and photography for Members of Congress, Non-Profit Organizations, Associations, and Corporations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

I still love that dream, but I'm always looking for new creative challenges, hence the creation of I Resolve To . . . my resolution business. My dream is to help others to achieve 'their dreams' with successful New Year Resolutions.

The premise and strategy is simple, common sense, and perfect for busy people: I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. I believe you can succeed in five very specific steps - the Do's: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily.

I believe you can succeed if you pay close attention to five very specific Don'ts: Procrastinate; Give In To Fear Of Success Or Fear Of Failure; Get Overwhelmed Or Discouraged; Grow Bored, Weary Or Burned Out; Give Up!

My Creed: Be A Resolutionista! Make and keep your resolution and enjoy the journey. Do it today. Take that first small step. Open your mind, dare to dream, and make a decision to 'go for it'! Procrastination is your worst enemy and patience is your best friend. Make a promise to yourself. I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. Make every day New Year's Day. Make every day count! Be A Resolution Revolutionary and make Lifetime Resolutions that are with you for good! Kim M. Simpson, I Resolve To, Inc. * IResolveTo.com.

My passion is ...

Writing, photography & helping others to achieve New Year Resolutions, Dreams, Goals at IResolveTo.com!

I know too much about ...

Hmmm. You can never know too much. There's always something new to learn, see, do, experience,share!

My parents always told me ...

Be honest. Work hard. You an do anything you want if you set your mind to it. You'll do well.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a journalist, write, create. I did, I was, I do. Every single day.

Why I write ...

I love to express myself, create, chronicle life, help others!

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Everything! There is so much to enjoy . . .

My first job ...

Usher at Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium for the Omaha Royals. A dream job for a kid. I got to watch the game every night for free. I love baseball.

My inspiration ...

Achievement - success breeds success. It feels great!

Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to work towards manifesting your dreams

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Are you looking for motivation in the New Year? Trying to find a way to stick with your New Year Resolution each and every day? One way to insure that you will take small daily steps toward achieving your dream, resolution and daily goals is to take a class, or a series of classes throughout the year. A class about the dream of your choice will help you to expand your creative and intellectual horizons, learn something new, introduce you to folks who share your passion, and help to provide a structure for your daily, weekly and monthly action plans.

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