Rational Values Give You Resolutions for Life

by Thomas Walker-WerthLifestyleDec 31, 2024

If you’ve ever been a regular gym-goer, you’ve probably witnessed the huge spike in patronage most gyms experience in January. My gym gets swamped every year with people rushing to implement a New Year’s resolution to exercise consistently or lose weight. Yet, by mid-February, all but a few of the new members are gone and the gym is quieter than it was before the upsurge.

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