Goals are important, but…
they're not that important. Tis' the season for goal setting. After stacking on a few extra pounds from the holiday festivities, people start the new year with a committed attitude and a rejuvenated spirit. And then comes January 2nd…
Seriously, this is one of the best blog posts that I've ever read, period. It's about the importance of focusing on your personal story instead of focusing on specific goals. The motivation behind the goals can be fleeting. But if you can visualize the end to your story, it makes the habit easier to create. In the article, it says,
A story gives a goal a narrative context that forces you to engage and follow through. People who are in great shape and have their finances in order probably don’t set goals to be in good shape or get their finances in order. They probably set goals of running a marathon or paying off their house. In other words, they think in narrative rather than goals. The goals get met in the journey of the story.
When I was competing at Tennessee in the decathlon, it was easy to commit four hours a day to my sport because I had a clear picture of how it all ended. I never made it a goal to "get in shape." Instead, I had a vision of competing at a high level. And naturally, I got fit during the process.
Read the article and tell me what you think? What does your ending look like? I'lll help you out by talking about some of my ambitions. But first, 2009. 2009 unfolded almost exactly how I pictured it would. I started my law practice, I'm running it efficiently, I'm bringing in business, busy, and my clients are happy. In 2010, I'm a little more ambitious. I want to draw my current income while working overseas for an extended period. If client demands dictate otherwise, I'm making this happen. So what does your 2010 look like?
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