String Theory #31: New Year. Same Resolutions.

A new year always brings a fresh sense of motivation… at least on paper.

In String Theory #31, we take a look at one of the most honest traditions in the guitarist’s world: New Year’s resolutions that never really change.

On one side, the guitarist’s 2025 Resolutions list lays out the usual goals – practice scales daily, learn more theory, work with a metronome, finish songs. On the other side, the 2026 Resolutions list appears… identical. Same goals. Same unchecked boxes.

The only resolution successfully completed in both years?

✅ Buy more gear for perfect tone.

Nearby, the cat quietly confirms what we all already know, marker still warm from checking off the one goal that never fails.

String Theory #31 isn’t about guilt – it’s about recognition. Every guitarist has good intentions, big plans, and a genuine desire to improve. But somehow, gear purchases always seem to happen faster than practice routines.

And maybe that’s okay.

After all, consistency matters… even if it’s just consistent gear acquisition.