Goals for 2014

**Disclaimer** This post is late… 4 months late to be exact. It is never to late to start doing something to make a positive impact in your life. That is why I am posting it now and I do not like to leave things unfinished.

This is not a post about New Year’s resolutions. In fact, I do not believe in them. Here is why, only 8% of people who make New Year’s resolutions stick to them. If they do stick to them it will last only a week and I would bet most people are out of the game by the end of January. However, I do like setting goals and January is an ideal time to reevaluate your life goals.

I set goals for myself that are realistic and unrealistic. I am not setting myself up to fail but setting an unrealistic goal helps me strive for something better. In that scenario, it is about the journey of getting to that point. I may never achieve that goal but I will learn something about myself in the process. With that said, use your own judgement when setting unrealistic goals. For example, I cannot lost 50 pounds in one week. That would be unrealistic and I would be setting myself up to fail.

I have broken down my goals into different categories to help with organization. Without further ado, here is my list.

Physical

• I will lose 50 pounds this year
• Get in better shape
• Eat better and cut out processed foods as much as possible

Intellectual

• Learn about permaculture and organic gardening
• Learn the ins and outs of starting a business
• Read more books

Adventure

• Climb some rocks
• Ride my bike
• Go on a backpacking trip

Financial

• Debt free minus the house

Creative

• Build stuff with wood

Spiritual

• Read the Bible everyday on my own and with the family
• Talk to God more