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Yesterday was the midpoint of the year. Half of 2008 has come and gone. While the midpoint may not be as obvious a time for reflection as, say, the very end of a year, it’s still a good time to stop for a moment and assess how the year has unfolded thus far, and what your hopes and goals are for the rest.

Albert Einstein once said: “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” I’ve only just today encountered that quote. It’s quite thought-provoking.  Do you believe that happiness is better achieved when you pursue a goal rather than a person or things? How, if at all, does that influence your mid-year reflections and your vision for the balance of the year?

Those of you who have been following DevYou know that I’m a huge fan of the Zen Habits blog. Leo consistently comes through with terrific, useful posts. Today he posted what he describes as: “the list to surpass all lists. The productivity guide you’ve been waiting for your entire life. The only resource you’ll ever need.” He’s kidding of course, but, seriously, this is a tremendously useful list.