David Rische

I have no clue what my New Year’s Resolution was last year.
I’ll bet you don’t either.
I’m sure mine had something to do with eating better, increasing the amount of time I exercise, spending more quality time with the children, or living every day to the fullest.
Those are all noble pursuits – but why can’t I remember my resolution?

Anyway, I’ve come up with a Resolution Solution!
Rule #1: Don’t make any resolutions.
Rule #2: If you make a resolution, make a “bad” one. See the list below for examples.

1) To not exercise at all.
2) Spend more time interacting with Siri instead of human beings.
3) Increase my intake of fast food.
4) Work a 70-80 hour work week.

Here’s how it works:  I start fulfilling my obligation to not exercise (choice #1).  Around the end of January, I become frustrated by how I’m feeling.  I can no longer blame the dryer for shrinking my pants because they are starting to feel a little too snug.  Or, I can’t claim increased muscle mass as the reason why my shirts are tighter. I immediately reach the point where enough is enough, renounce my resolution to not exercise, and begin that day to begin a new journey of a healthier lifestyle!  Reverse Psychology 101. Go ahead, give it a try!

All joking put aside, I deeply respect those of you who make a resolution or set goals – and stick with it.  Please leave a comment below what your New Year’s Resolution is (serious or not).  One other favor, as of this writing – I’m only 998 followers short of achieving my goal! Please click on the follow tab – and this blog can conveniently come to your inbox.  May God bless you abundantly in 2014!

Starting a blog.

Why have I procrastinated it that long? I enjoy writing, encouraging, and hopefully have some interesting life experiences to share.

I have a great list of excuses – maybe you can relate to some of these:
Too busy.
Not enough time.
I can’t compete with the pros.
No one will read it.
Too tired.
I want it to be perfect.
Whut abot speling and grammer erors?
Blah, blah, blah . . . . .

I read a quote by the great Jon Maxwell that helped add light to the subject, “The reality is that you will never get much done unless you go ahead and do it before you are ready.”
So here it is . . . .for better or for worse. A special shout out to @jackson_carrie and Sharon Hill @www.oncallprayer.org for your continual encouragement in this process! Hopefully it won’t take 3 more years for my next post. But if it does . . . . see any of the above excuses for the reason why 🙂

I’m curious, what is it that you’ve been procrastinating for quite a while?