Monday morning message
January 4, 2016
“I never really do the New Year’s Resolution thing. I kind of just try to stay focused, not get too distracted, and do the best I can. And that’s something I like to tell myself every year around New Year’s “. – Cameron Monaghan
“Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.” – Goran Persson
Dear Academy friend,
It’s the New Year “season” so of course all around us people are talking about, you guessed it, “Resolutions!”
And of course there are the wanna-be contrarians who’re telling you that “resolutions don’t work” that you must “have goals instead”, etc. etc.
What do they mean “resolutions don’t work”?
Resolution. Noun from the verb resolve and the adjective resolute.
Take a look at the definition: a firm decision to do or not to do something and its synonyms: intention, decision, aim, plan.
Now take a look at the definition of the adjective: admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering and its synonyms: determined, purposeful, resolved, adamant, single-minded, firm, unswerving, unwavering, steadfast, staunch, stalwart, unfaltering, unhesitating, persistent, indefatigable, tenacious, strong-willed, unshakable.
Heck of a long list, nuh? Scary, right? To be steadfast? In this day and age?
Perhaps this is why they say “resolutions don’t work.” Why they say that most people’s resolutions are in the garbage bin by January 15th.
It that’s been true of you in the past or could be true of you this year, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered.
For today, go back to the last word in the list of synonyms for resolution. See it? Plan!
That’s the most important part. And sadly, it’s the part most people miss.
And do you know why? It’s because coming up with an actual plan is scary.
It takes research first and then it takes actual commitment to action.
Today and over the next three Mondays, I’ll share with you the results of the best methods I’ve researched for being a person who achieves what he/she sets out to achieve.
Let’s do this together and make 2016 one of our best years ever!
Now go out and conquer the world,
Sifu DW
www.unifiedmartialart.com
“Using Martial Art As a vehicle for personal growth and development”
305 877-6143
P.S. Training at The Health Joint resumes tomorrow Tuesday 5th: Jr. JKD at 5.00pm and Adult JKD at 7.00pm.