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Every New Year, the cynics are quick to tell you how arbitrary all the motivational messages, resolutions, and new beginnings are. It\\u2019s just another day, they grumble. And, sure, they have a point.

You\\xa0could\\xa0start that new diet, join that new CrossFit box that just opened down the street, and finally pursue the dream job you\\u2019ve always wanted on March 7th, February 15th, or August 3rd. It doesn\\u2019t have to be January 1st. Any day will do. The New Year\\xa0is\\xa0somewhat arbitrary.

But we\\u2019re social animals who thrive in the presence of others. We feed off the energy around us to fuel our own initiative. On some level we\\u2019re always looking to what the group is doing for motivation, if not direction. The New Year presents a unique opportunity that way for all of us. Why would we\\xa0not\\xa0take advantage of the tailwind?

(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)