2017 RESOLUTIONS Fail to plan – Plan to fail
N ot everyone knows that the famous quote: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail,” was first uttered by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), famous American author and scientist, remembered particularly for his experiments with electricity and for the invention of the lightning rod. Despite being some four hundred years old, the saying still holds true for us today in the 21st Century. And now, as 2016 trails to an end, it would be a good idea to review the past year, learn
from it, and plan for an improved and more fulfilling 2017. This, for many people, means “New Year Resolutions” – which some rather cynically re-baptise as “New Year Revolutions” because of the common, though unfounded, perception, that New Year Resolutions last all of one day. The many jokes that abound about New Year Resolutions have their origin in the fact that some people make completely impractical and unrealistic resolutions that are way beyond their ability – and often, to be honest, beyond their desire!
– to achieve. What’s more, such resolutions are often made during the euphoria of New Year’s Eve celebrations, oiled with copious quantities of some delightfully intoxicating drink! But on a serious note, New Year’s Resolutions can be positive, helpful and inspiring, creating a strong platform for a promising entry into the new year. They prepare you for an optimistic start that will energise you in the face of challenges. They will also provide a type of benchmark against which you can measure yourself
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