Life: It's that time of year again....to write down New Year's Resolutions

Thanks to the winter storm Goliath, road condition is not quite good. I rescheduled my meeting with a Professor about my grant in preparation and possible collaboration.


So this morning I did my annual task during winter break, "Write down New Year's Resolutions".


That includes scheduling, so that I am not going to forget things that I am supposed to do, like some paperwork and travel arrangements. Also, "writing them down" is important. A great number of success books and business books emphasizes the importance of goal setting and writing them down. I'd just follow the advice and do it. In fact, I've found it quite useful.


Maybe you find my view wired, but to some extent I see life events like ordering things from Amazon. I place order today and pay for them, and they will be delivered later. Simple enough?


I usually do the writing down in four categories; "Professional, Financial, Health, and Others".

A key word for my 2016 is "Define". I am going to define clearer for what I want in my life in the four categories. So that the Amazon/universe would send me the right things.


Since New Year's Resolutions/Goals and to do's are personal and should be unique to each, I won't disclose what I wrote down for myself here.


You may have gotten yours too. Like they say, it is easier to live in the future when you plan and make the future happen. I don't see "plan for the future" and "Live present" are mutually exclusive.


I love "Forrest Gump", probably because my default attitude toward life is entirely different from his. 

And, I'll ignore The Joker's mockery. Lines form fictional characters in movies and novels get memorable when they reach a person's core character or value system. Sure I plan things. I'll shake his little challenge off.

Enjoy the rest of 2015 and Have a Happy New Year.