As a young comedian, Jerry Seinfeld hung a big calendar on his wall. He began writing jokes every day. After he wrote, he put a big red X over that day. According to Seinfeld: “After a few days you’ll have a chain… Your only job is to not break the chain.” Seinfeld didn’t resolve to become a great comedian. He challenged himself to write every day. See the difference? It’s not just semantics. Challenges are action oriented, whereas resolutions are outcome oriented. With a resolution, you think about who you want to become. With a challenge, you become that person through the consistent action you take. If you challenge yourself to write, or paint, or work out every day, you need to write, paint, or work out. The action is clear, specific, and deadline driven. On the other hand, if you resolve to “become a better writer,” there’s less urgency to …