Your
goals will evolve over time, as you achieve goals, learn new things. and
change. And so, mine have changed since http://phiarmor.blogspot.com/2017/07/3-core-questions-to-build-my-success.html.
My Goals
My Lifestyle Goals
I want a simple life (this doesn't mean an easy life though; a hard life isn't a bad thing at all, as this quote illustrates "A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor").
Predominantly, I want to have an abundance of enthusiasm and
curiosity for my work, love being productive, have a strong want to work hard (but not stress), and be a great employee.
I also want to enjoy: cars (driving adventures/events/experiences/meetings/track
days), holidays & weekend cultural trips, music, movies, reading, food, alcohol (cider). And be prudent
without over-the-top abstention!
Target
= Already started!
My Business Goal
I need to keep an open mind for a great
business opportunity to pop.
In the meantime, I can continue enjoying
developing content for my blogs:
1) IT, 2) Exam Help, 3) Philosophy/Psychology/Politics/Random
(this one)
Target
= Already Started!
Note:
If I get time, other stuff I’d like to do:
4)
Cars (New), 5) Vlogging car adventures (with
GoPro), 6) Maths
My Certification Goals
Get AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
Target
= October 2017
Note:
Goals for after are: ‘NCSA-Hybrid Cloud [NSO-146]’ and ‘NCSIE [NSO-180]’
(November). After those, more AWS certs, Azure certs, Docker certs...
My Health and Fitness Goal
To run 5km in sub 20 minutes.
Target
= Mid-2018
Note: Aim to do Insanity 4 times a week, 2 x ~10km runs a week, and avoid injury!
My Relationship Goal
To bring my girlfriend to my country.
Target
= Mid/Late 2018
Note:
Visit VISA Expert/Broker in January 2018.
My Only Material Items Goal
To move to a house with a garage and
driveway.
Target
= 2020 (Marks 5 years in current home)
Note:
House on market in March 2020. If not having a garage becomes a problem/family concerns, will do in 2018!
My Vocational Goal
To become a Senior IT Consultant/Senior Solutions
Architect
Target
= 2026 (age 50)
My Financial Goal
To be financially independent (no
mortgage, some investments, good pension, business income ...)
Target
= 2031 (age 55)
My
Long-Term Goals
When
my career comes-to-an-end, I don’t ever want to be retired, must always be
doing something productive (even if it’s low paid menial work). Ideas: mature
student, teacher, author, driver, politician, philosopher, inventor...
Target = The future!
My Sacrifices
Expensive
Drink: Drink water as much as possible - it’s good
for you, and tap water is nearly free. Max 1 hot chocolate a day. Max 4 ciders (a 4-pack) a week!
Unnecessary
Treats: 1 ultimate chocolate brownie/similar a week
(otherwise: salads, healthy meals...)
Utilities: Minimal use of gas/electric/water.
Vacations: Only 1 foreign vacation a year (otherwise, in the UK).
Vacations: Only 1 foreign vacation a year (otherwise, in the UK).
My Routines
Morning: 7 minutes foot massage and 3 minutes Achilles massage (on both)
Morning:
Exercises
Evening: Insanity (must be home before 5:30)
Evening: 7 minutes foot massage and 3 minutes Achilles massage (on both)
Evening: Exercises (unless have done Insanity)
Note:
Later on, I’ll add running back in.
My Achievements
Material Items Goal
To own a Lotus Elise!
Which
has been a dream for over 20 years - for me it is the perfect sportscar; small,
lightweight, fast and fun.
“You’re
a long-time dead!” as someone said. Live out your dreams before that’s all
they’ll ever be.
Target
= 2017
Achieved = Aug 17, 2017
Quotes on Achievement
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Many of the great ACHIEVEMENTS of the world were accomplished by TIRED AND
DISCOURAGED people who kept on WORKING! - Douglas MacArthur
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All Great Achievements Require Time - Maya Angelou
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Comfort is the enemy of achievement - Farrah Gray
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A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement - Bo Bennett
