18 JANUARY 2025 WorldWide Drilling Resource® The “Idiots” Corner by “Billy Bob Smith” I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist. I know I did an article on New Year’s Resolutions, but with the crazy stuff going on in the country and world now, I thought it deserved another shot. Can you believe it’s 2025? It seems like yesterday I was in the prime of life - now I’m heading to, well you know, Seniorville. So I thought I would reflect on some past resolutions and ask you to do the same, and maybe even take a new approach to them. First, a quick definition: Resolutions - a firm decision to do or not do something. New Year’s resolutions are promises you make to yourself to improve your life in some way. And as I begin, have you ever made resolutions at the end of the year? Broke them? Wish you had done others? Wish you had not given up on them? Are you tired of making the same old New Year’s resolutions and failing to stick to them? Maybe it’s time to switch things up and choose funny resolutions instead. Instead of focusing on negative things you want to change about yourself, you’re focusing on things that will make you laugh and bring joy into your life. Plus, when you share your funny resolutions with others, you’re spreading positivity and making them smile, too. So why not give funny resolutions a try this year? Who knows, you might just find they’re easier to stick to and more enjoyable than the same old serious resolutions. A few examples: • One year, I promised myself to not give up on my resolutions until I achieved them. Well, that didn’t turn out well. • A few years ago, I decided to change the resolution concept to monthly rather than yearly. Well, not such a great idea. • I have always tried to figure out the difference between personal goals and resolutions - aren’t they the same thing? Well, I have never been able to convince myself of this one. What’s the craziest resolution you have tried and failed? Is it just idiots who deal with this whole idea in a self-denial attitude, or do some of the wise folks make the same mistakes? I’ll close this with a few thoughts, ideas, or suggestions - call them what you will. Just keep in mind, they are coming from the mind of a lifelong idiot. 1) Stop making resolutions. 2) Stop calling them resolutions. 3) Let someone close to you choose your resolutions for you. 4) If you fail at any of them - blame someone else. 5) Start calling them wishes instead of resolutions. 6) Get a “Resolution Buddy” so when you fail, you have someone to point the finger at. 7) Make them so easy even the laziest, least focused, dumbest, biggest idiot in the world could accomplish them. And a final thought, consider making 2025 a positive year to remember and not another one filled with stupid, dumb, or crazy actions, decisions, choices, or behaviors that get in the way of your success, happiness, and peace. Billy Bob Contact him via e-mail to michele@ worldwidedrillingresource.com “Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving the road to success with them, as usual.” ~Mark Twain If you are reading this - you have missed the deadline for your ad to be included in the February issue :( BUT You can get into the March issue! kevin@worldwidedrillingresource.com has all the answers!
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