Solvent or debt-free

I think it is interesting that solvent, which means debt-free, also means an abrasive cleanser. I guess it can be an unpleasant process to dissolve one's debts.

Dissolve means to terminate or disperse.

Resolve means to commit, to decide, to make a resolution.

Solve means to find the solution or answer to a puzzle or problem.

These words, as well as Solvent, Solution and Resolution are all related to the same LATIN root, which means to loosen.

One of my resolutions this year is to become Solvent and even Resolute, but not Dissolute.

Persist

Persistence is the word of the day. My instructor, Dr. Richard Harte, has conducted studies on this and has found that the difference between those who acheive goals and those who don't is ... drumroll please ...



Persistence!



What a surprise!



The fortunate thing is that you can increase motivation and persistence using hypnotism or self-hypnosis.

I will be speaking at the Tarpon Springs Public Library about how to achieve your goals, specifically your New Year's Resolutions on January 3, 2008.

Yes it is almost 2008!!!