Good morning—and Happy New Year!
If you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions or setting goals for the year ahead, I’d like to share three simple principles that have helped me make real, steady progress year after year. They’re not complicated. But they work.
1. Set goals you actually control
Only set goals that are fully within your control. Outcomes are tempting—but they’re unreliable. You can’t control publishing a bestseller, but you can control writing 500 words a day. You can’t guarantee losing 10 pounds, but you can decide to walk your neighbourhood three times a
week.
Shift your focus from results to actions. Don’t try to win the tennis match—try to play the best match you can. This single shift removes frustration and puts progress back in your hands.
2. Work on it every day (even briefly)
Pick one or two truly important goals for the year—and touch them every single day.
Even five minutes counts. Daily action builds momentum. Momentum compounds. Over time, small steps create surprisingly big results.
Write it down.
Think about it.
Talk about it.
Do something—every day. Consistency beats intensity every time.
3. Be willing to restart
Some goals aren’t meant to be achieved on the first try. Failing at a goal usually means it’s worth pursuing. When you stumble, don’t quit—restart. Even computers restart. Why shouldn’t we?
Once you’re comfortable restarting, progress often follows within just a few attempts. Treat every setback as a reset button, not a verdict.
These three principles have worked wonders for me—and the best part is that anyone can apply them to almost any goal.
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Here’s to a focused, consistent, and meaningful year ahead.
Have a great year,
Harry
