Do you know anyone who doesn't make at least one or two resolutions for the New Year? I don't. Whether it's exercising more, spending less, or resolving to take a business to the next level, there are all kinds of things we can do better -- starting January 1st. In his book My Start Up Life, my friend Ben Casnocha included a One-a-Day, One-Month Plan to Becoming a Better Entrepreneur. Following Ben's plan -- starting January 1, 2009 -- would be the perfect resolution for any businessperson who wants to shake things up in their business and life. Here are Days 1 through 5 of Ben's Plan (you'll have to buy the book to get Days 6 through 30!):

Day 1. Meet as many people as you can. Be open to randomness when meeting new people. In New York, the person waiting your table could be the next big movie star. Apply a "Who knows?" mentality to every encounter. After you meet someone, be meticulous in your organization and follow-up.

Day 2. Start reading. You are what you read. Read magazines, newspapers, books, blogs, websites. All knowledge is accessible. The most curious win.

Day 3. Email five people you'd like to meet but don't know yet. You never know until you try. You'll be surprised how many people will write back.

Day 4. Become a top-notch emailer. Get good at filtering emails and managing the inflow. Be careful before "Replying All." Answer all email promptly. Figure out how to become even more productive. Here's a tip: if you can answer it in under a minute, do it now.

Day 5. Write down everything. When you move at the speed of an entrepreneur, it's easy to forget things. Write down your ideas, your to-do's, your notes from the meeting. Organize them.