Dec 27, 2023·edited Dec 27, 2023Liked by Matthew Moran
Upon reading this, I realized that I have never made New years resolutions. It's not that I was an indifferent or blase slacker or bum. Indeed, through most of my life I was hard-driving and fanatical about self improvement and getting things done. It's just that the idea of formerly adopting new years resolutions seemed too cute or too goody two shoes. For example, I could easily see Donna Reed, on her sit com "The donna Reed Show," formulating a new years res to never forget to sift the flour when baking a cake.
When I was younger, I got things done not via resolutions but by bribing myself. In college, that's how I got assignments done. I would agree to buy a certain rock album on Friday if I got a certain paper done by Friday. Oh, when life was simple and sweet.
Don't be too hard on yourself. My only resolve is that I periodically re-asses how I am today and check in to see if there is any positive change from how I was yesterday. I realize that tings can shift in both directions. Thanks for including me in the friend category. As for being a mentor, you give me far too much credit. Be well, and happy New Year!
Looking forward to reading/listening to you in 2024! Can't say I'm looking forward to the stress this year's going to bring, though ....
Great recommendation of The Marginalian - I've been a fan for awhile!
Happy New Year to you and yours!
Upon reading this, I realized that I have never made New years resolutions. It's not that I was an indifferent or blase slacker or bum. Indeed, through most of my life I was hard-driving and fanatical about self improvement and getting things done. It's just that the idea of formerly adopting new years resolutions seemed too cute or too goody two shoes. For example, I could easily see Donna Reed, on her sit com "The donna Reed Show," formulating a new years res to never forget to sift the flour when baking a cake.
When I was younger, I got things done not via resolutions but by bribing myself. In college, that's how I got assignments done. I would agree to buy a certain rock album on Friday if I got a certain paper done by Friday. Oh, when life was simple and sweet.
Don't be too hard on yourself. My only resolve is that I periodically re-asses how I am today and check in to see if there is any positive change from how I was yesterday. I realize that tings can shift in both directions. Thanks for including me in the friend category. As for being a mentor, you give me far too much credit. Be well, and happy New Year!