Goals
2007

r

Abouthttp://eric-blue.com/blog/2007/03/use_mind_maps_to_achieve_your_goals.htmlThemeThe overall theme for this year is gaining a clear focus and direction, and maintaing a healthy balance of all major areas of my life. Areas of FocusBy the end of the year I will be in excellent physical health, have a bright financial future, and will be incredibly well versed.Format and Guidelines- Review goals at a high-level daily- Review in detail once every month and readjust areas accordingly- Setup action items and hard dates in time management software- No more than 5 goals per area- Focus is on short-term goals, but long-term goals are listed to keep perspective- Goals in each area are prioritized    1 = Most Important: Critical!    2 = Desired    3 = Nice to Have- 3 Top goals for the year are chosen.  These take precedence over all others.- S.M.A.R.T. guidelines are followed     *Who:      Who is involved?     *What:     What do I want to accomplish?     *Where:    Identify a location.     *When:     Establish a time frame.     *Which:    Identify requirements and constraints.     *Why:      Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.

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Physical
/ Health

Reach ideal weight of 185 lbs

Who

Me

What

Emphasis on Cardio and toning up

When

Jan07-Mar31

Start

1/7/2007

Finish

3/31/2007

Where

Gym

Why

r

Once I reach my ideal weight, I will have significantly increased my self confidence.  My physical appearance will be vastly improved  And, more importantly, my strength, endurance, and overall health will increase exponentially.  This will give me the energy and drive to pursue my other goals with passion!

Action Plan

Workout 5 days per week

3 days cardio

2 days strength

Rest on Thu and Sun

Restrict calories to fixed amount and eat healthy!

Complete 12 week body building program

Who

me

What

Reduce body fat percentage to at least 11%

Max bench
press = 250lbs

When

September 2007

Train from Sep to Dec

Where

Gold's Gym

Why

r

Getting back in peak physical shape will be a tremendous accomplishment.  Not only will I feel great due to being in great physical health, but I'll also have a defined physique.  Having my external image match my internal image is critical.  I'm a health enthusiast who is passionate about staying in shape. 

Action Plan

Follow exact routine as I did in 2001

Track all food intake and workouts in CrossTrainer

Post progress to my blog

Long-term

3 year

Run a marathon

5 year

lifetime

Black-belt in martial arts

Participate in a triathalon

Career

Enhance leadership skills

Who

Me

Positive role models I can model

What

Lead others through example and positive interactions

When

Now

Where

In the workplace

Why

r

Enhancing my leadership skills is going to help me in many areas. Overall, my main goal is to help people and leave a lasting impact.

Action Plan

Learn best management/leadership practices

Subscribe to top blogs

Study Peter Drucker

Read 5 critical books related to my career and field of study

Who

Me

What

Keep my tech skills sharp and improve my knowledge

When

Now

Where

Home

Why

r

It's essential for me to sharpen my skills and read books that will help me improvecritical areas of my career.

Action Plan

Read

Book 1

Book 2

Book 3

Book 4

Book 5

Long-term

3 year

Increase annual salary by 50%

5 year

Obtain executive level position

Contribution

Participate in community service

Who

Me

What

Volunteer and help others

When

Now

Where

Shelter

Why

r

My ultimate goal is to become a contributer/helper/teacher and impact as many people as possible. 

Action Plan

Begin volunteering for a few hours a month on the weekends

Long-term

3 year

5 year

lifetime

Finances

Organize and streamline my finances

Who

Me

Significant Other

What

Become more conscious of our spending and earning potential

When

By the end of Jan 2007

Where

Home

Why

r

We need to maximize the money we have coming in, reduce debt as much as possible, and save as much money as possible in order to help satisfy our future goals.  This is the foundation for making this happen.

Action Plan

Get all financial info in Quicken

Balance checkbook once a month

Create a stricter budget

Limit eating out

Pack lunches

Become more knowledgeable about personal finance and investment

Who

Me

What

Immerse myself in education about finance and investing

When

Now

Where

Home

Why

r

I need to proactively educate myself in areas of finance.  The primary goal is to have a specific, actionable gameplan for reducing debt, increasing revenue, and maximizing earning potential.

Action Plan

Find creative ways to increase revenue and reduce debt

Increase revenue

Reduce expenses

Reduce eating out

Cancel unneeded services

Study Warren Buffet

Subscribe to finance blogs

Long-term

3 year

Own a large, beautiful home in an exclusive neighborhood

5 year

Save money for continued education (masters degree)

10 year

Buy second home

Spiritual

Take Yoga classes 2 times a week

Who

Me

What

Attend Yoga classes

When

Mon and Sat classes

Where

Gym

Why

r

Yoga will help me in a number of areas.  The most import areas is in developing my spirtiual practice and helping to enhance meditation techniques.  The second area is physical fitness.  Continual yoga practice is going to help me become physically fit and incredibly flexible.

Action Plan

Begin taking classes immediately

Learn more about meditation

Who

Me

What

Learn formal meditation techniques

Practice different techniques

When

Now

Where

Home

Why

r

Learning more about meditation is going to dramatically accelerate my spiritual, emotional, and mental growth.  According to Ken Wilber, dedicated mediation for 1hr per day for 4 years will helpdramatically accelerate growth.

Action Plan

Mediate for at least half an hour each day

Long-term

3 year

lifetime

Realize and achieve my life potential. Teach and inspire others and leave a positive legacy.

Mental / Emotional

Increase the number of books I read and audio courses I listen to

Who

Me

What

Dramatically increase my emphasis on reading, learning, and growing

When

Now

Where

Home

Why

r

Learning is my greatest passion.  The more I can learn, the better.  As I become more efficient in learning, I've better able to consolidate information and become a better teacher.  Reading and learning helps open my perspective, and allows me to grow as an individual.  I've grown significantly over the last couple yearsand want to keep that trend going.

Action Plan

Read twice as many books in a year

Read at least 40 pages per day

Complete 12 audio courses

Cut down on how much TV I watch

Complete personal development courses

Who

Me

What

Compete 3 personal development courses

When

Feb 2007

Where

Home and in Car

Why

r

Learning is my greatest passion.  The more I can learn, the better.  As I become more efficient in learning, I've better able to consolidate information and become a better teacher.  Reading and learning helps open my perspective, and allows me to grow as an individual.  I've grown significantly over the last couple yearsand want to keep that trend going.

Action Plan

Anthony Robbins

Brian Tracy

Long-term

3 year

5 year

lifetime

Relationships

Spend more time with my significant other

Who

Me

Significant other

What

Go out on dates more often

Spend time on each other's activities

When

Now

Where

Home

Watch favorite show's together

Board games

Dates

Movies

Restaurants

Why

r

Once I reach my ideal weight, I will have significantly increased my self confidence.  My physical appearance will be vastly improved  And, more importantly, my strength, endurance, and overall health will increase exponentially.  This will give me the energy and drive to pursue my other goals with passion!

Action Plan

Do common activities together

Go to family reunions

Who

Me

Family

What

Make time to travel back home to visit family

When

Summer

Where

Why

r

Family is very important, and it's great to be able to keep in touch as often as possible.  Family reunions are a great way to share memories, keep in contact, and let others know how important they are.

Action Plan

Request off work

Coordinate time to visit with family

Long-term

3 year

5 year

Start raising a family

10 year

lifetime

Rest / Play /
Hobbies

Hobbies

Devote time to playing music

Who

Me

What

Play sax

When

Now

Where

Home

Why

r

Music has always been a passion of mine, and it's important to devote time to creative and relaxing activities.

Action Plan

Practice at least 2 hours per week

Travel

Trip to Las Vegas

Who

Me

Significant Other

What

Travel to Vegas

When

June

Where

Mandalay Bay

Why

r

Las Vegas is one of our favorite destinations.  Going together will allow us to share a great experience and also spend time with family so we can have a fun, memorable experience.

Action Plan

Request time off for work

Save money for the trip each week

Trip to Bahamas with Friends

Who

Me

Friends

What

Travel to Aruba

When

August 2007

Where

Aruba

Why

r

My friends I have been talking about taking a trip together for years.  Now is the time to do it.  We've always wanted to travel to the Bahamas so this will be a great opportunity to have fun and have create awesome memories.

Action Plan

Request time off for work

Save money for the trip each week

Wine Tour

Who

Me

Significant Other

What

Travel to Santa Barbara

When

October 2007

Where

Santa Barbara, CA

Why

r

We've always wanted to go on a wine tasting trip.  Santa Barbara is world-renowned for wine so this will be a great opportunity to have fun and create lasting memories.

Action Plan

Request time off for work

Save money for the trip each week

Research SideWays Wine Tour

Same locations as in the SideWays movie

Long-term

3 year

Travel

Trip to Europe

Travel to South America

Music

Start actively playing guitar again

5 year

Hobbies now become Career and Contribution

10 year

Take up Astronomy as a hobby

lifetime

Travel to India

Travel to Fiji

Travel to Africa