I’m always searching for better. Better business systems, better health, better time at home… Plus, there is something about this time of year. Maybe it’s watching ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ yet again, or seeing your in-laws, but I always end up reflecting on the state of the world I’ve built around myself and think about how it could be better. Don’t get me wrong. I’m routinely accused of being a ‘glass overflowing’ kind of guy, but this is the time of year when I look to see if my destination is getting any closer and if it’s time for any course corrections. And so, we come to the inevitable topic of resolutions. I got some great advice from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits. He is an advocate of tiny habits resulting in big goals. James talks about optimizing for the starting line instead of the finish line. For example, instead of aiming to lose 20 pounds, make your goal to just show up at the gym, even if you don’t get out of your car, just make a habit of getting to the gym. Once that becomes a habit, the larger goal will follow. Read the book or watch one of his youtube videos.

This is the same message our friend Paul Akers preaches: tiny improvements gradually transform our company and our lives. Like Clear, he’s talking about forming habits. The habit of making daily improvements. So here’s wishing you an Atomic 2019. May your habits make you happy. If you like some inspiration for your lean goals check out this video made at Yellowtools in Germany https://youtu.be/O6R2CmyaMlY.