Resolutions are flying like snowflakes around here.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- New Year's resolutions are made frequently but rarely last long.
- In plain terms
- People make many promises to themselves that quickly fade away.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect resolutions to be short-lived without concrete planning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you make habits stick?
- Why do promises fade?
Another view
It overlooks that some people do keep their resolutions.
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