I was originally going to call this post the 2011 Annual Planning, but then I realized that doesn't make sense. How can I plan for something that I know nothing about?
Like an empty field awaiting cultivation, this year holds lots of potential but needs to be tilled and planted before it will grow.
So instead of creating a plan, I asked myself what kind of field I wanted to see at the end of the year. What kind of life do I want to be living one year from now?
By the end of 2011, I want my life to reflect the following:
- Financial freedom; shifting focus to growth
- A strong global network of friends; deeper connections
- Travel planning based on charitable opportunities instead of available funds
- Lots of hiking experience; familiar with search & rescue, first aid
- Comfortable with my health and fitness level; maintenance mode
The next thing I asked myself was how can I cultivate this year in such a way that the seeds of change I plant are given the best opportunity to grow? How do I need to live my life in 2011 so that I'm more prepared for 2012?
With those questions in mind, I came up with several seeds to nurture this year: Continue reading