Nearly 40 percent of s make New Year's Plans, but how many actually keep them through the year? What follows are five of the best tips(窍门) based on research and my experience as a business and personal coach. Tip 1: Use your imagination. If all we see is a goal—not linked to a dream behind it, the goal soon starts to look like an item on a to-do list that's easily given up. Ask yourself: What is important to me about this goal? What do I desire here? Then you have the will to fulfill it. Tip 2: Break it down. New Year's plans are often forgotten when we feel our goal is too big. A sure way to stay focused is to set tiny goals and celebrate their achievements. To break down a really big goal, imagine 12 actions towards it this year—and you have a good enough plan. Tip 3: Keep records. Writing down goals and recalling your experience is a powerful way to achieve them. Make note of monthly achievements and schedule time to review your plan. Tip 4: Admit failures. We all fail. How we choose to interpret 'failure' is key. Looking at mistakes as learning opportunities helps us get closer to our goal. Tip 5: Choose a partner. A partnership makes the process fun. Pick someone who's as excited about reaching the goal as you are. What does the writer think of people who are New Year's plans?