Resolute, Or Not?

Here we are at the end of January. So, what is on your New Year's Resolutions list this year - and far more importantly, what have you stuck with thus far?

I used to have grand plans for a "new and improved" life in some way, shape or form on my list every single January. The only problem was, like so many people, some of the same things showed up year after year!

Why do so many fail to stick with their plans? Are some goals just too hard, or do they (both people and goals!) simply lack focus or definition? How does someone get from Point A (where he or she is) to Point B (where they want to go)? These are some questions we'll address over the next week.

If you have experienced this, understand that it is very common. News and magazine articles, papers and even books have been written about this general topic. In fact, whole industries exist around the concept.

But it doesn't need to remain that way at your house. You can change, hone your skills and achieve. We'll take a look at some practical steps as to how to do that in the next post. Every entrepreneur and small business operator grapples with opportunities, challenges and barriers. The successful ones master the art of meeting them well. And you can, too.