I have heard it said that research shows most people break their New Year’s resolutions by January 17. Now, I can’t find any real references to that on the Internet so it’s probably just a big urban myth, but I think most people would agree that an awful lot of New Year’s resolutions get sidetracked within a short period of time.

Think about your vision for the next year as you read this story.

A Native American elder was teaching his grandchildren about life. “A fight is going on inside me. It is a terrible fight between two wolves.

“One wolf represents fear, anger, sorrow, regret, greed, self-pity, and guilt.

“The other wolf stands for joy, love, hope, empathy, generosity, and compassion.

“This same fight is going on inside you, and inside every other person, too.”

The grandchildren thought about that for awhile.

One of them asked, “Which wolf will win?”

The elder responded, “The one you feed.”

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want more for themselves and others. And, sometimes we get sidetracked by feeding another wolf. This is your chance to make a difference. You can be part of the group that breaks their New Year’s resolutions before January 17 or you can resolve to make 2008 a year that’s great. Which wolf will you feed?

Here are three coaching questions for you to ponder.

• What will make 2008 a year that’s great?
• What are three action steps you can take in the next month to begin to make that happen?
• Who can hold you accountable to these action steps?

May 2008 be a year filled with joy and prosperity for us all. May all the desires of your heart and soul be fulfilled.

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