As we write this in the third week of January, we bet that many of you reading this will have already broken a New Year’s resolution or two. Let’s face it: new year resolutions suck. But we still have to urge to do something - anything! - to feel prepared and goal-oriented for the coming twelve months. So what should we do instead? In this episode of Boiling the Ocean, Mike and Ion give our own takes on what other frames to use when thinking about the future and trying to set yourself up for success. We discuss a number of alternative models, from our friend Mitch Joel’s excellent idea of establishing values you want to live by to setting a “mission statement” in a few critical areas for the next year and ideally the next decade. The key takeaway is this: rather than set yourself for failure or disappointment, use the annual planning ritual as a rare opportunity to think about the Big Picture. Tune in for a lively discussion about the why and how of replacing your New Year’s resolutions for 2019 (it’s not too late, people!)