Not A New Year

Inevitably, when the clock strikes 12:00am on January 1st and we tip across the precipice into a new year, everyone focuses on ‘the new.’ A new diet, a new morning routine, a new outlook on life.

For the entirety of my conscious life, I’ve been no different—hoping that somehow this year I’ll be able to simply cast away my old habits and create out of thin air newer, more efficient and pleasurable ones.

This year, I’m changing it up. I’m not throwing out my old habits. I’m not “starting fresh.”

Instead, I’m focusing on what‘s old.

What have been the driving forces of my progress, my friendships, my happiness and why have they had such staying power? What old ways that I live my life bring me joy and success? Shouldn’t I focus my attention on finding ways to amplify those classic aspects even if only enhanced through small tweaks?

Think about what in your life has created your current state.

What old habits do you live by, consciously or subconsciously, that enable you to succeed?

Identify, then amplify.

Happy new year—it’s good to be back.