Hopefully the holidays were full of love and joy for you and your family.

Rather than come up with a New Years Resolution, I have enrolled myself in INDIANA BUILDERS ANNONYMOS (IBA). This is a self help group that developed a 10 step method to recovery.

1. I admit I have the greatest job in the world - helping build homes for families.

2. I admit the "boom times" will never happen again.

3. I will not blame myself or others for where I am today.

4. I will not wait for a government bailout.

5. I realize I am doing the best I can.

6. I will never say no to work I can do (see #2).

7. I will look for complimentary work I can do (i.e. remodeling, commercial, service).

8. I will look for voids in my market for opportunities.

9. I am not afraid of hard work or long hours.

10. I will bring a positive attitude toward everything I do.