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And: What’s the really want with NikeID- sexiest color to wear? style customization. 12 MEN’S FITNESS DECEMBER 2015 View from the top Your holiday bonus When you think about big changes—remaking your body, your career, your life—you think about January: the month of resolutions, of renewal, of repositioning. There’s a whole industry built around the concept of “New Year, New You.” Heck, most gyms in America would close if they couldn’t sell your wins; that’s not helpful. Instead, memberships to all those people slipping guiltily into their tally up what was behind them. doors to sweat off the sins of the holidays. ¶ But there’s a Then, once you’ve figured that out, take a minute to look at your defeats. reason why most New Year’s resolutions fail. It’s that, as the What did you bring to them, and how old saw says, “Those who fail to learn from the past are bound was the way you approached those to repeat it.” That’s why, as I’ve worked my way up through the failures different from the way you ranks to become a CEO, I’ve always held December sacred. approached the wins? See where I’m No January resolution will ever come to fruition without a going with this? Why make a resolu- December reflection. tion for next year if you can’t figure out what worked, and what didn’t, Sometime this month, after all the presents are wrapped this year? Get to know yourself and (or unwrapped), take a moment to sit and really think what you’re good at before you try to about the year that’s passed. Think about what ground you build a plan for the future. gained in 2015—with respect to your career, your fitness, Our cover star, Michael B. Jordan, is a great example and your overall happiness. What changes did you make of how this philosophy works. He made a huge splash this year that helped push you in the right direction? How in the indie film Fruitvale Station a few years back and did your attitudes, your approaches, and the way you pre- emerged immediately as a serious actor. But a young sented yourself work best to your advantage? Don’t tally up guy on the verge can become much more than an indie film star if he plays his cards right. He had developed his mind and his talent, but by his own admission, Top gear. For the coolest new collection he’d never given much thought to his health or his of all things toys and physique. And he was the last guy you’d pick to star tech, flip the magazine. Trust us. as the son of Carl Weathers’ Apollo Creed, who takes on Stallone as a mentor and launches a new genera- tion of boxing superstars in Creed, out Nov. 25. So he took stock and made a change. He shares the workout that took him from lanky actor to boxer; it starts on page 134. Of course, you can’t take time to reflect on yourself until you’ve gotten your holiday shopping out of the way, so (literally) flip the magazine to find our guide to the latest, greatest, coolest fitness, outdoor rec, and tech presents, as well as a slew of other clever, imagi- native ideas for the most important people in your life (including you!). It sure beats tube socks and fruitcakes. My wish for you is that this holiday season is one of joy, celebration, and reflection—one that leads to a prosperous—and confident—New Year. David J. Pecker Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of American Media, Inc. 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