New Year, New Goals
Hello dear friends, I’m back. Sort of. Truth is, I was tired in December. We, Mrs Ed and I got involved in evangelistic event in December so we opened our home to friends to share the true meaning of Christmas. Not the commercialized, feel good, retailers feel better, Christmas. Then, we had our family get togather for Christmas. It was all the wrapping presents, cooking, cleaning, running our day business plus planning for 2008 that took a toll on me.
I wanted to do a review of 2007 in December, which is my normal practice. Perhaps by next week I can get something up. I found that it is good to look back before looking forward. Stuff that I’ve done in 2007, places where I’ve grown and most important lessons that I’ve learned. Mistakes that I should not repeat. I suggest that you do something like that too.
In order to review 2007, I looked back at my diary and also my journal (that I jot in from time to time). One big thing was I wasn’t consistent in keeping journal. That’ll probably be on my list of things to improve on in 2008.
For those who come by to this site, you’ll probably notice that the theme is designed by Chris Pearson of Personified. I was looking for another theme from Chris when I saw this old post he wrote about kissing the corporate life goodbye. Chris writes
Does the idea of a corporate gig give you that warm, fuzzy feeling? Is a raise of 6% per year until you retire to a $20 storebought cake and a Rolex your idea of financial well-being? Did you know that health insurance really isn’t all that expensive?
And nine months later
I have what is essentially a new outlook on life. I’m free; I’m happy; and I feel like I can do anything I want to do.
I’d like you to read his article there to get some inspiration. Although your journey to financial freedom might take longer than 9 months, it starts with a goal. That’s important. After many years of going after goals and seeking things “outside” on myself, I realize it is just as important to look “inside” yourself. Who do you need to be to get where you want to go. Knowing who you are will tell you where you should go. Otherwise you might be copying a lifestyle of others but it is not what you really want. Climbing a ladder leaning on the wrong wall.
Ask yourself what brings you joy? That sense of flow. And instead of wanting success, strive for excellance to be you. To an Excellant you in 2008.
How do you do your review?
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