When my brother refused my gift of premium French brandy in favor of his usual E&J, I thought he was settling for less. Instead, he taught me a profound lesson about joy: sometimes, not knowing what you're missing is the greatest luxury of all. Through grocery store sushi runs with my son and surprising wisdom from Zimbabwe's drinking culture, I discovered how our endless pursuit of "better" might actually be diminishing our capacity for contentment.

Traditional New Year's resolutions often feel like a chore, but what if goal-setting could be as fun as playing bingo? Our family discovered how turning personal growth into a game not only makes it more enjoyable but also more achievable. From learning new skills to spreading kindness, Goal Bingo transforms resolution season into an adventure where every win is worth celebrating.