
Failing New Year's resolutions is a cherished tradition. People come up with lofty, vague plans like "learn a language" or "lose weight." They spend the holidays gorging on rich foods, then hit January tired, bloated, and back at work. Most people make a half-hearted effort for a week, then fall back on old routines by "Quitter's Day."
In my case, 2025 isn't over, but I've completed (or will complete) 32 of my 40 resolutions for the year. I wish I could have done more; I never got far with my goals for cycling, push-ups, and novel writing. But resolutions aren't some impossible challenge.