When I was a kid I could never get enough Star Wars into my system. I think I've watched the original trilogy 
hundreds of times. I dreamed of one day becoming a Jedi and of wielding a light saber just as Luke Skywalker did.
And then I grew up.. at least a little. Betweeen High School, girls, College, girls, Marriage and kids, life happened. This past week I had the opportunity to watch one of the old Star Wars classics with my kids. All along doodling with some notes and plans I was making for the New Year. What are my new goals, how will I achieve them, what are the obstacles to overcome, who or what is standing in my way?
About this time the famous "swamp scene comes on". Yoda tells Luke to use the force to lift the ship out of the swamp. Luke essentially says that he'll try. Yoda retorts, “Do or do not... there is no try.”
As corny as it may seem to quote from an old Star Wars movie I admit I was totally moved by the statement. Do or do not... there is no try. It was at this time that I was reminded that the only obstacles that stand in our way are the walls we build around us. My goal for 2012 is to simply and emphatically do without excuse or apology.
We will certainly all encounter our challenges in 2012. They may have already started to surface. When they do, push through them realizing that you are smart enough, strong enough, and determined enough to reach your goals. I truly wish each and everyone of you the greatest success this new year.
Happy New Year
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