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Hi all. Thanks for taking a look at My Direction. At the start of every year I sit down and contemplate my life, where I have been, and where I am going. Why do I do this?
Well I have learned that if I think about my life and take an active role in my life I am A] Happier, which I believe is the most important and B] I simply get more done. Which I think feeds A.
So here is My Direction for 2008. This list will be updated and revised on a regular occasion. I will make a note whenever I add, subtract, or accomplish something on the list. Please feel free to give me your feedback. I value that feedback as it helps me to see things I would not otherwise see.
I have broken My Direction into 6 categories. I find that it is easier for me to chunk things into categories. It helps me focus. Each category represents an area of my life that I want to continue to grow.
Now, let’s get to My Direction
Spiritual
- Read up on the early History of the Christian Church
- Deliver quality Sunday School Lessons
- Continue to explore my relationship and understanding of God
- Continue to focus on the good and positive in life
Intellectual
- Read a minimum of 20 books. That works out to about 1.7 a month. Some of the areas I want to make sure I read are: Philosophy [Locke, Cicero], Fun [Orson Scott Card], Coaching, Management, Self Improvement, History, Current Affairs, Biography [Lincoln, Churchill]
- Have a better understanding of current affairs and how they are influenced by history
- Begin to learn a language [Greek, Latin, or possibly Spanish]
Emotional
- One date night a month with Emily
- Spend quality time with Noah. Help him to continue to grow and learn
- Write a personal and family mission statement
- Make one close personal friend
- Work on the skill of consistency
- Do 4 major service projects
Physical
- Loose 20 lbs.
- Run in two community races [Lake Run and one other]
- Continue to boulder on a regular basis
Financial
- Start a side business that will bring in an additional 15-20k a year to our family income
- Continue to be wise with money and reduce debt
- Start saving monthly for Noah
Fun
- Go camping at least once
- Do one long hike/bike ride
- Visit one scenic area of Oregon or Washington [i.e. Crater Lake, San Juan Islands]
- Summit Mt. Hood
