January: Self-Improvement
Monday, January 5th, 2009Ah, January: the month of the resolutionist. Every good rant begins with some quotes. And so it goes:
“No great improvements in the lot of mankind are possible until a great change takes place in the fundamental constitution of their modes of thought.” – John Stuart Mill
Good thing I’m not trying to improve mankind– just myself. And I’m also not going for great change here– just minor improvements. But the point is still well taken. While putting together an intense new gym plan or cutting out fried foods may seem appropriately ambitious (and unrealistic), it’s those underlying aspects of my life that deserve the most attention.
Is there any way I can make my home a more comfortable place– so that when I’m away from the office, I can really relax? Maybe I need an outlet for the kinds of projects that I want to be doing– so there’s a complement to my work.
We’ll see what the first month of 2009 brings. I’ve got some plans for the site, some plans for travel, and some plans for personal projects outside the office. Keep your browsers tuned for proper documentation.
Oh – and a happy new year to you. Got any good resolutions?