Note: this is an unedited first draft. As I scour my vast archives for things to add to the blog I’ve come to the realization that I’ve written the words college degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, BA, MFA, MS, Ph.D. etc. literally thousands of times over the last 20 years. Sometimes it’s planned for how… Continue reading How not to reach your goals
H.I.T. List System™ (aka High Impact Task List System) STEPS: Select 25 of your top goals in life. They should cover these seven areas of focus. Health & Fitness Personal Growth & Development Spiritual & Inner Development Money & Investments Family & Personal Life Business & Career Social & Community Activities Pick the 5 most… Continue reading The system I use to define and track my long-term goals efficiently
“the great aim of education, is not knowledge but action” – Herbert Spencer I am an explorer. I explore ideas. I explore careers. I learn. and I implement it. My thought process with the “blog” is to leave behind a collection of thoughts for my nieces and nephews so that long after I’m gone, they… Continue reading What is “The Great Aim”?
Over the years, I’ve developed habits that help me overcome obstacles, get past fears, take action, and reach my goals. While visiting my family over the Christmas holiday, we talked about some of them. My mom suggested that I share them with people. Check out these weird things I do. 1. Meditate I use the… Continue reading 10 weird things i do to reach my goals
These are the words I try to live by. The guidelines listed below provide a framework through which I can make big decisions. I also use it to recalibrate top priorities. Sharing them publicly scares me because they’re so meaningful and personal. So I’m stepping into the fear (Principle #4) and doing it anyway. My… Continue reading My personal guidelines
1996 was the last time I played organized baseball. Here’s the real reason why I quit: I roomed with two teammates who bullied me off-and-on since first grade during our spring training trip to FL. I didn’t get a decent night of sleep because I was afraid the whole time. They did bully me slightly.… Continue reading Talking about bullying is scary