Making the Most of this Time of Change

摘要

Don't worry, I am not going to get political; but I think the election of Barack Obama has made an impact around the world. Despite the bad economic news, there seems to be a feeling of hope and a lively interest in change. Nothing may change, of course, but at least change may be given a chance. I have always refused to make New Year resolutions, viewing them as an exercise in futility. With the global economy taking a nose dive into 2009, however, perhaps this is a good time to make an exception—but instead of resolutions, we can call them "change assessments."