However, important part of falling is that you learn how far you have to go to hit ground. In many cases, we fear falling because it's going to hurt. Indeed, wiping out at 50mph is painful, but survivable. But, once you know what it feels like and can maintain your wits when you hit ground, getting up and doing it again is easy because you know that you will survive. In end, you are better able to pursue ultimate goal because you are no longer afraid of falling, or failing.

--- What's next? ---

I once heard saying, "if you fall on your face, at least you were moving forward." It's an interesting statement because, only way to fall forward is if you have forward momentum when you fell. It's an excellent view to accept when moving toward a goal as it can help make potential falls easier to bear. This, because, inevitably, we will fall. But, so many times we get caught up in negative aspects of failure, or falling. Instead, view it as a wake-up call or a way to desensitize yourself so that you can focus on your goal. In this way, future falls won't be so dramatic and our fear of falling won't get in way of achieving our desires.

Just log on, hunt down information, and take action on it.

Some suggested phrases to help make your searches more productive: "stop smoking," "lose weight," "end procrastination," "improve self-esteem."

~~ Talk To The "Future" You ~~

Many companies online will help you keep your New Year's resolutions by sending you email reminders throughout year (for a monthly fee).

But, instead of paying, you can set up your own reminder service.

Log on to www.timecave.com and sign up for a free account.

Then sit down for an hour or two and think about challenges you will face in 2004.

Write yourself encouraging notes in future about how to stay on track.

Then, over course of year, you will receive your own reminders and encouragement just when you need them most.

~~ What Makes The Difference? ~~

Choosing to take consistent ACTION makes difference between a wish and a goal!

A "wish" would be nice to have -if it isn't too difficult.

A "goal" is something you choose to act upon daily with a plan and commitment - no matter what!

The best summary I've ever seen of this principle comes from second book in "Harry Potter" series when Professor Dumbledore tells Harry, "It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

(I have that quote taped to top of my monitor)

The information to accomplish virtually anything is just a few mouse clicks away online and much of it's absolutely fr^e.

Choose to use that information to make 2004 better for yourself and others.