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Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2025 9:52 am
My question to you though, is what are your goals for the 2020’s?
“Discipline is just choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” – Anonymous
Discipline requires you to play the end game, instead of getting played by the day to day.
It forces a long term strategy, keen focus, and a relentless diligence to the week-to-week goals that are needed to get you where you want to be.
It. Is. Difficult.
Yet the only way to be successful is to set your goal, and break it into daily/weekly chunks.
It will take time to do, and your day-to-day life will fight a good fight for your attention.
There are things that you simply cannot accomplish in just one calendar year.
Life is about milestones, and what better milestone than a (perceived) new decade?
Career Goals
What:
role do you see yourself in mid-decade? 2030?
coursework do you need to get there?
professional certifications are important?
roles are important as stepping stones south africa telegram data to advance to the role that you want?
company can provide you the long-term play or training to get to where you want to be?
And, most importantly, is your skillset aligned to your career goal, and is it something that you will enjoy?
Financial Goals
Retire, build a nest egg to start a business, save for your children’s college
Payoff debt
Personal Goals
Finish in the top 10 in a marathon
Take a two-week family trip to Europe
Hike the Appalachian Trail
Visit all the NFL stadiums to watch your favorite team play
Decade goals can change and flex as your life throws unexpected things your way.
“Discipline is just choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” – Anonymous
Discipline requires you to play the end game, instead of getting played by the day to day.
It forces a long term strategy, keen focus, and a relentless diligence to the week-to-week goals that are needed to get you where you want to be.
It. Is. Difficult.
Yet the only way to be successful is to set your goal, and break it into daily/weekly chunks.
It will take time to do, and your day-to-day life will fight a good fight for your attention.
There are things that you simply cannot accomplish in just one calendar year.
Life is about milestones, and what better milestone than a (perceived) new decade?
Career Goals
What:
role do you see yourself in mid-decade? 2030?
coursework do you need to get there?
professional certifications are important?
roles are important as stepping stones south africa telegram data to advance to the role that you want?
company can provide you the long-term play or training to get to where you want to be?
And, most importantly, is your skillset aligned to your career goal, and is it something that you will enjoy?
Financial Goals
Retire, build a nest egg to start a business, save for your children’s college
Payoff debt
Personal Goals
Finish in the top 10 in a marathon
Take a two-week family trip to Europe
Hike the Appalachian Trail
Visit all the NFL stadiums to watch your favorite team play
Decade goals can change and flex as your life throws unexpected things your way.