2011 Goals...

Discoveries:

Today I discovered my list of 2011 goals. I have a pretty interesting list too. Each year, millions of people make New Years resolutions only to toss them in the garbage.Not me, I take the goals I make seriously. Do you write your goals down and put a timeframe on them? If the answer is no then their not goals. To cite an instance, back in 2009 I vowed to get a new car, I promised myself that my next vehicle would be one that was reliable, stylish and one that I could actually afford. I knew it would be white, have tinted windows be a sedan with a V-6 motor and have chrome wheels. That dream car was not a Bentley or a Mercedes, it was a Chrysler 300. It had all of the options I wanted and it had a few extras so I pulled the trigger. The choice was easy. Now that it's 2011, I have set my sights on a different set of goals and a new car too. This time it will have 4-wheel drive, be able to seat 7 comfortably, it'll be able to tow a boat and it will be foreign with built-in navigation, leather seats and a sun roof. I believe.

Possible Themes For Your Day:

Write it down
See your vision
Think Bigger
Wants versus Needs
Glam Life


High Points:

I did a little spring cleaning today, mentally and figuratively speaking. I gathered and disposed of all of that hidden trash. You know, the crumbs, stains, unused items and extras in your life that do more harm than good. I dusted, wiped things down and even made a charity donation to the Goodwill (after the tax csubmission cutoff, mind you!) . Although it took half the day, it was a liberating experience. Real space beats the illusion of space any day. Too bad it took this long to do it. I could have felt this way a lot sooner. Now comes the real challenge, keeping it clean.

Low Points:

I looked inside of my refrigerator and saw mostly air. In no way am I a gluton but I do enjoy a good meal. To prepare a good meal you need groceries. I wish you had my eyes, when I have opened the refrigerator door I saw eggs (which I don't eat), a top shelf full of Muscle Milk (which are reserved for post workout recouperation), condiments like relish, BBQ sauce and mayo (which are in support of real food). How is it that we can go to the supermarket and get a cart full of items only to run through them in a week and feel salty? Maybe I should buy more items, maybe I should deny my urges and eat less. What does it say about a person who is always in need? Shouldn't we get fulfilled at least some of the time. I would love nothing more than to open the fridge and find shelf after shelf of delicious goodness. I guess I need to do the specifics: Go to the store, buy my goods and re-stock my shelves.

Daily Insanity:

Two words: MIDDAY TELEVISION.................................I am so glad I go to work everyday. One could poison ones self by watching the trash that comes on. Between all of the self-help tak shows and sappy soapoperas I am undone. Not to mention the pointless news stories. A cat stuck in a tree, a man who is mad about having a sign in his yard, a angry town hall meeting about a highway,,,really, really!

Question
What items do you need to add and remove from your refrigerator?


John R Williams
Author/Radio Host/Filmmaker/Marketing Executive