New Year... Same Old Goals

At the start of each new year I try to take some time to reflect on the events and blessings of the previous year.  Sometimes I even get so bold as to create a slideshow of some of the highlights.  For example, here is a slideshow I made last year for Laura (my inspiration) to remind her of a very eventful 2009 - running, vacations, cosmetology school etc:

Next I like to jot down a few goals to focus on in the upcoming year. To help me decide on where to focus, I imagine myself a year in the future watching the slideshow of highlights.  After writing my goals for 2011 I stumbled on goal sheets from previous years.  I was disappointed to see that many of the goals I created this year were the same goals I write down each year.  Are these goals really not that important to me?  Or do I just need to be more focused and motivated all year long?  In an effort to clear the log jam of goals I have decided to publicize my goals in hopes of staying motivated.  At the very least, the humiliation of other people knowing that I fell short once again should convince me to try a different set of goals next year, right?

I was inspired by the scripture Luke 2:52 to set goals in 4 different areas.  My FY2011 goals are (Drum roll please)...

Wisdom--> Intellectual

• Learn 4 songs on the guitar
• Practice for 15 minutes at least 3x / week
• Learn a new chord each month (Taylor Swift recommendation)

Stature --> Physical

• Train for and run Marathon with Laura in under 3:50 (Boston Qualifier)
• Sign-up for Marathon (Ogden)
• Create and follow 18 week training marathon
• Complete P90x (or similar) program before beach trip in July
• Acquire program (DVDs)
• Eat a low fat, high protein diet

Favor with God --> Spiritual

• Write in a journal at least 1x / week (52x / year)
• Find Medium for journal (Blogger.com)
• Find regular time to write in journal (Sunday?)

Favor with man --> Social

• Rip all home movies to MP4 to be backed up and viewed on iPod, AppleTV etc
• Acquire all materials - External hard drive, Fire-wire cables, mozy.com account
• Rip 3/week (12 / month) starting Feb 1st.

Hopefully in a year I will be watching a slideshow that includes the accomplishment of these goals.  It is time to grab hold of the reins, give the horse a kick and ...

Giddy Up!

StevieG