Long ago, I stopped making New Year's resolutions.  They seem too damaging to self esteem, both setups for failure and indictments enumerating what didn't get done last year.  Instead, I'd rather spend a few moments reflecting on what went well last year.   

What were your proudest achievements of the past year?  I'd like to hear from you.

Thinking back, it was not a year of grand progress so much as a year of doing what needed to be done.  Of all the things that needed to get done and did the ones that I'm most proud of are:

1. Lost 60 pounds and have kept it off for 9 months.

With help from the RFO program at UCLA's Nutrition School, I got my weight related health issues under control.

2. Dealt with aging parent crisis.

When mom needed us to step in and help, my sister and I worked together and did what we needed to do.

3. Finished version 1.0 of this web site.

With the help, advice and support of many friends and colleagues and tools from the Open Source community, this site is up and running.

4. Didn't blow any major commitments.

Through it all, with help and support of colleagues, friends and family, I didn't miss any major deadlines for clients or Computerworld.

All in all, not a bad year and a lot of help to be grateful for. 

This seems a lot better way to start out the year than with soul-crushing ambition.  Maybe that will come next week.

Paul Glen is the Founder and Editor of GeekLeaders.com.  He is also a columnist for Computerworld and the author of the award-winning book "Leading Geeks: How to Manage and Lead People Who Deliver Technology."  You can read more about his speaking and consulting at www.paulglen.com.

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