Self-confidence and self-image are built on trust, which comes from predictability and keeping commitments. To improve self-image, follow through on your words and actions.

The most important relationship is with yourself. Are you a good friend to yourself?

You can fool others about your efforts, but not yourself. The only person who truly matters in your journey is you, and you must be honest with yourself about your progress.

Hope is a crucial virtue for flourishing, as evidenced by scientific research and its etymological connection to prosperity. To prosper in the new year, cultivate hope by holding on to possibilities, maintaining positive expectations, and learning from others’ experiences.

Algorithms, or “if-then” sequences, control our daily lives, from electronics to our behavior. Understanding and programming these algorithms wisely is crucial for achieving New Year’s resolutions and taking control of our lives.

Talent is not the key to success; strategy, systems, and training are. With the right approach, anyone can overcome perceived limitations and achieve their goals.

Jim Kwik, labeled the "boy with a broken brain” after a childhood accident, overcame learning difficulties through training and strategies. He now teaches others that life is a training game, not a talent game, and anyone can improve with the right systems and drills.

Start your day with a routine, even if the rest of the day is unpredictable. This will give you confidence and help you feel in control.

Routines, discipline, and predictability lead to contentment, which is a key driver of happiness. Tomorrow’s topic will be how to use “bookends” to establish routines.

Discipline is about controlling energy flow, not just about rules. Identify one area where you need to start, stop, or continue a discipline and take action today to build momentum for the new year.