The first hundred days of a presidency is considered a gauge of its success. Now is a good to day begin your own 100-day action plan for personal change. Make something happen for yourself! Here are a few first steps I'm taking.  Reading the 1937 motivational classic Think and Grow Rich.  It's not just about money, it's about figuring out your "chief definite aim and purpose." You can pick up some paperback versions for seven bucks or read it for free here. I'm also revising my personal mission (try this free template to create your own). I'm also reading Emerson's classic essay on self-reliance and setting some action-oriented goals. I'm also going to keep the winter doldrums at bay by working up to a 100 push-ups and playing chess.