Goals for 2011. There are currently 27 goals and most have several parts. I might add to this list as the year goes on.
Well, the year is done as well as some of the goals. The year did not go as I imagined, but I still feel good about it.
Finish this project – FAIL
This would be a major achievement.
Did not hit the target goals. Did not blog about the project enough.
Do 10 blog posts not related to this project - FAIL 1/10
I have been wanting to blog more just need to sit down and do it.
I did one blog in this category. Had trouble finding motivation.
Increase Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn friend counts - COMPLETE
I want to increase my presence and interaction online.
These did happen. I increased all 3.
Stay in better contact with friends – PUSH
I currently have many great friends that I want to keep in better contact with. If you are one of those great friends please give me a call or drop me a line anytime!
I did ok with this. Not as well as I wanted, but not as bad as it could have been.
Learn the stories of my friends – COMPLETE
It is my experience that everyone has a unique story. I want to make an effort to hear more of those stories in the coming year.
I made an effort to do this. Learning the history and what matters to people helped to make stronger connections with old friends and new friends.
Keep body fat under 18% for 30 days – COMPLETE
I would like to keep it below that for more than 30 days, but this gives me a target.
This was by far the most successful and impressive goal all year. I lost 25 pounds that I did not know I had to lose. I have been below 18% for the better part of 5 months.
Run 2 5k’s – COMPLETE
I have always enjoyed running. Plus I heard it is good for you.
I ran in over 5 paid races. I also ran in a weekly free race during the summer and fall. Thus…. KILLED IT!
Attend a Yoga Class – FAIL
Something I have been wanting to do for several years…. Excuses.
I thought about attending a Yoga class several times… Promise!
Cut debt down to a target goal – FAIL
Debt is like a cancer. I have a goal number, but will keep it private. I will be honest with my progress for this goal.
I knocked out a lot…but not to the goal I set. All things considered, I am still pleased.
Pay off car – COMPLETE
My car is just about paid off. It will happen this year. I don’t have to do a lot to complete this goal but I am very excited about it. Plus I wanted to sandbag my list a bit.
I completed this. I now own my car!!! It feels GREAT!
Complete 6 hours of my MBA – FAIL
I am about half way through the requirements for my MBA at Oklahoma State. I want to continue to work on this in 2011 along with my busy work schedule. It is time to make this a priority again.
This did not happen. But I am now enrolled for the spring ’12 semester…
Read 10 nonfiction books – FAIL 5/10
I love to read, I don’t read anywhere close to as much as I want to. It is very lofty goal. I am sure I will also read many fiction books as well.
I did read several nonfiction books, but not as many as I planned.
Send out Christmas cards – FAIL
This is something I have always wanted to do, but forget about it until it is too late. Not this year hopefully.
Almost completely for got about this.
Finish house painting projects – FAIL
So a few years back I bought a fixer upper house. I am just about done with it. Or at least closer than when I bought it.
Did not make any progress on this.
Fence – COMPLETE
I need to replace a large section of my fence.
Done. It was hard work and had a great time!
Concrete repairs – FAIL
I have a couple of places in my driveway that need fixing.
Get better at doing house chores – PUSH
I don’t like house chores, but they need to be done.
Have a game of golf with a score in the 80′s – FAIL
I like to play. I am not very good. This goal is more about getting out and playing more, the score goal is just something to shoot for.
I only played a couple of rounds. Was not able to get back in the swing of things.
Visit 10 states – FAIL 4/10
I love to travel. I am not happy unless I am on the go.
See a body of water that is bigger than the state of Oklahoma – COMPLETE
Have I mentioned that I like to travel. With Oklahoma being a land locked state, seeing large bodies of water is exciting. I really enjoy beaches.
Lake Michigan
Participate in an organized sport – COMPLETE
I have not participated in organized sports in a couple of years. I think it will be fun and force myself to get away from the desk and couch a bit more.
Played indoor soccer and outdoor soccer.
Spend more time with my parents.. – COMPLETE
It’s important!
Get a hot tub – FAIL
This has been a goal for several years. I just had to add it to this list. This is probably the goal with the greatest chance of not getting completed in 2011. But someday!
pipe dream.
Listen to 10 albums from bands I have never heard before – FAIL
I have never been adventurous when it comes to my taste in music. I want to explore new artists.
Find 50 things that make me smile – FAIL
I saw this as a goal on someone elses list and I stole it. I think this will be a good personal growth exercise. I am not allowed to make it heavily tech related.
Reach inbox zero – FAIL
My gmail inbox is over flowing. This would be a very useful goal. At least get my inbox better organized.
