jcrowlife.com

“You can only predict things after they have happened.” EUGENE INOESCO (1912-1994), France

With the new year upon us it is time to reflect and review 2009. Although nothing particularly spectacular happened in my life 2009 it was a great year for me.

Here is a quick review of my salient goals that I had for 2009:
• Increase disposable income/control finances: This was the most important goal for me as I believe money is a salient catalyst to freedom. On November 16, 2009 I accomplished this goal by disposing my old occupation for a new one. My new occupation is much more rewarding and…

In a previous post I noted that one of my goals for 2009 was to play in a semi-pro basketball league. This is a very important goal to me because there was a time when basketball was my entire life. Unfortunately injuries & surgery ruined my college career and have prevented me from playing competitively for several years. As a consequence for being away from the game for years I have gain useless weight that is hampering my athleticism significantly. If I really want to compete again I need to drop my weight from 225 lbs to about 210 lbs…

“First tell yourself what you want to be; and then do what you need to do.” EPICTETUS (55-C. 135)

The above quote is one of my favorite. It simplifies what we often unnecessarily complicate. Many of us tell ourselves what we want to be, but we don’t do what we need to do. I believe the first thing we need to do set goals for ourselves.

I know this post is a bit late for 2009 goals, but here goes. This year I have set goals for myself that very challenging yet attainable. I am very excited my goals and I…