At church right now we are going through a series where we create a list of our 100 life goals. I’ve never considered making a life goal list this long and detailed in my life. We are entering into our second week of this series. Honestly, this has been challenging for me. During the first week I avoided the notebook altogether. Out of sight, but never out of mind. I can’t stop thinking about this list. About things I have achieved that I’ve always wanted to, and about all of the things I haven’t achieved but my heart desires for my future.
I can’t stop thinking about how not making this list will really hinder me from continuing to grow. Right now I feel stuck in one place. But with some focus on my life goals I know I will be motivated to move. Not having these goals on paper in front of my face is almost it’s own form of self sabotage. To get started, I have shared 10 of my goals below, and I crossed off some that I have achieved and listed others that I desire to.
1. Run a half marathon
2. Get a passport and use it to travel at least 4 places
3. Inspire someone
4. Get married
5. Go camping
6. Graduate college
7. Get a championship ring
8. Get paid to speak
9. Reach out to my former mentor to let her know she changed my life
10. Speak at my alma mater
Much like Chris Brogan’s 3 words, it’s always really interesting to see something like this from a person. It really gives you insight into their core…not just who they are as a professional, a private person, or whatever else. I’ll have something similar coming up some time in December.
What I’m curious is, how far from some of these do you feel you are and what is your interest level in each of them or your priority for them? For example, camping: Sometime within the next year, but low on the priority list?
Nice list Danaj! I’ve found building a life list (or impossible list as I call it) helps me a lot to prioritize and actually do a lot of the things I would otherwise just daydream about it. You can check out my list if you’re interested – http://www.joelrunyon.com/two3/the-impossible-list
Congrats on getting half your list crossed off already!
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