2013 was the first year since 2002 that I didn’t write down any specific goals. My intention per my post on January 15th, 2013 was to identify my goals while traveling to Tanzania and had lots of time to think. Well turns out while I had time, thinking turned out to be more of a challenge than I had anticipated. At least in the way that generates goal setting ideas.
With that said, I had a thoroughly tremendous year in 2013. I successfully reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro which was a bucket list item. The associated international travels were rewarding and educational. In addition to travel to Africa I took more time off in 2013 than in any other year since I graduated from college, much of that translating into family fun. I became more community involved through increased involvement in Junior Achievement and Sheila and I gave away more money this year than ever before including two sizable financial commitments to our church and the UI Children’s hospital capital campaigns. Professionally my company had another banner year which I was able to provide some leadership in accomplishing. And late this year I’ve regained my drive and commitment to physical wellness. I’m pleased with the year considering my lack of S.M.A.R.T. goal setting.
2014 - I have committed to another bucket list item this year: an Ironman triathlon. That will be a central focus for the year due to the training time commitment. I will also be doing the Kokopelli mountain bike trail ride this year from Fruita, CO to Moab, UT. That trip was derailed last year and I am excited for that multi-day mountain bike adventure through the mountains. I’ll be going to Rome with Sheila in March which will satisfy a number of interests including visiting the number one place we both have on our “must visit” lists.
I like the idea of general priorities for items that don’t fit neatly into goal setting. My priorities this year will continue to be maximizing family time and having an appropriate work/life balance. In addition, we have begun to expose the girls to religious education through Sunday school and they love it. Fostering their spiritual development is something I want to continue in 2014.
Specific goals include:
1. Read 12 books.
2. Do an ironman triathlon.
3. Visit Rome.
4. Do the kokopelli mountain bike trail ride.
5. Learn to rock climb by getting certified in belaying and safety techniques.
6. Go to 5 men’s and 5 women’s sporting events at UI (different sports).
7. Go to 6 cultural events – theatre, concert, etc.
8. Help MediRevv reach revenue & margin targets.
9. Take the girls to an out of state major city to which we’ve never been together.
10. Camp 4 times with girls, 2 times with Sasha outside of our yard.
11. Go kayaking with Dad, go to an art museum with Mom.
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