Every year, as January 1 approaches, most people start getting eager about the coming year. That is true even more so this year. 2020 was hard. Folks are ready for a fresh start. The problem is that new year optimism often fades all too quickly.

As we head into the new year, I’d encourage you to give your optimism a second look. It’s not enough to just admire it. You need to nurture it. Optimism is just a spark. Optimism plus action is a bonfire. When you are toasting the year tonight, plan action.