Well, happy new year!!

So you really want to [insert new year's resolution here]? Don't post it on Facebook; commit. Here's my take on how to commit:

• If it's to lose weight, sign up for a marathon happening in about 9 months, preferably far from home so it costs you money. Book the flights and accommodation already. If that's too drastic, read on:
• Don't just sign up for gym, buy target-size clothes. If you're trying to be a size 32, buy gorgeous size 32 clothes.
• If it's to start a business, quit your job.

Committing means: part ways with the comfort zone and burn your return bridges. Make the achievement of your goal the only sensible option. Make failure a ridiculous loss since there's the option to redeem the expense you've already made. Make it stupid.

After all, you always win some and lose some, make your wins intentional.