This Isn’t about Goals

It feels like there is a lot of pressure to say the right thing going into the new year, but surprise, surprise…

I am NOT talking about goals. Don’t get me wrong, goals are important and you need them.

However, as I’m leaving 2025, the one thing I am focused on above all else is what I have absolute control over. Let me explain with a story.

My neighbor has been the local mall’s resident Santa Clause since the mall opened. He does a fantastic job and he looks and acts the part in real life. He is jovial, resourceful, kind, loving, and very generous. 

I won’t betray our friendship by telling you his age, but when I was at dinner with him, I asked why he thinks he has lived such a long life. I even suggested that it is genetics. He looked at me and said, “The reason is happiness and my outlook on life. Regardless of what happens, I’m happy to be alive.”

He’s absolutely right. 

It’s true that unhappy people can be successful. It’s harder though. 

Your attitude, approach to life, and how you love, I believe, is over 90% of the success you will have. 

This year I slipped up. Big time.

When things went wrong, I didn’t always have the positive attitude I’m known for.

Part of it was fear, part of it was that I had a confluence of problems all at once. The biggest reason though, was stupidity.

I know better.

The word I am picking for my theme for 2026 is creation. I know I have the ability to create the life I want. You do too. A huge part of that is releasing anything negative, and only attract positive things in your life.

Some people think its woo woo. (I honestly don’t even like that phrase.) It doesn’t matter if you agree with me, though. If you need a boost, I encourage you to focus all of your energy, prayers, and mental capacity on love and abundance.

Then you will attract the love and abundance you give to others.

That’s the secret.

Success is easier when you actually want to be alive.

~Amber