Traditional resolutions are notorious for being abandoned by February. Instead, Itzler's approach is to focus on adding one new habit per quarter. It’s a far more realistic way to create lasting change, because it allows you to really hone in on one thing at a time. Think about this, that’s 20 new habits in five years!

I wrote an article years ago with the idea that NEXT year’s resolution should be to weigh one pound less on the first of January than you do this year. The article got slammed by many readers. This obviously wasn’t hardcore enough, nor sexy or glitzy. But, as I warned one person, “Gentle reader, get back to me next January 1st.” Perhaps the interne