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This relates to the previous step, but it is not exactly the same. Unless you get specific about your goals, you can’t define the little steps that add up to real success. Unless you can measure the results, you’ll never know when you’ve completed a step and are ready for the next one.

Most of us have made vague types of New Year’s resolutions, such as “I’m really going to get into shape.” Chances are you can’t even remember how many times you’ve done that, because vague resolutions never work.

The desire to get into shape is wonderful, and awareness of the problem is always the first step to solving it. But “getting into shape” is not an effective resolution, and anyone who makes such a vague, formless resolution is not going to stick with it for very long. It’s just not possible. Imagine trying to grab hold of a cloud, and you’ll understand right away.

What does getting “into shape” means. Does it mean you’re going to lose 3 inches off your stomach? Or that you’re going to lose 25 pounds? Or add 4 inches to your chest and biceps? Maybe it means you’ll be able to run a 10k race without stopping, or beat your previous record by 5 minutes. For others, it might mean getting those six pack abs to show off at the beach. Whatever it means to you, that’s your ultimate goal. Now you can write your New Year’s resolutions around the behavior or actions that will cause you to achieve your goal.

Once again, you can start out miles ahead by following a proven system. If you can afford a personal trainer, that’s ideal. If not, The Truth About Six Pack Abs and Fit Over Forty are two proven fitness programs. If you work long hours on your computer or at a desk, take a look at Better Pos-ture Guaranteed.

The point to remember is that resolutions must be specific and measur-able. If they’re not, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment, because there’s no real way to know if you’ve met your goal or not. Imagine playing football without a goal line, or baseball without home plate. This is true for all New Year’s resolutions, not just ones involving losing weight or get-ting fit.

“I am going to spend more time with my family,” is an admirable state-ment, but it’s not really a New Year’s resolution. Contrast that with, “I’m going to be home from work every night by 6:30, plus, I’m going to turn down extra work assignments for Saturdays and Sundays, and plan the days around family outings and activities.” There’s a huge difference be-tween the two—one is a vague idea, the other involves specific and mea-surable actions. So be specific and know what you want when writing your New Year’s resolutions—it can mean the difference between success and failure.

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