2009

Every January I make a very detailed goals list with numerous sub-categories:

Here's an example:

I WORK RELATED
A. New Business
1. Visit all non buying customers
2. Take some key people out to lunch
B. Existing Business
1. ABC Printing
a. sell new products
1.1. sell equipment
1.2 sell supplies
II. PERSONAL
A. Kids


You get the idea. The final copy would be close to 10 pages long.
Every January my list would get more detailed.
The problem was - NOTHING EVER GOT DONE!

This year I decided to try something new.
Don't make a list - Focus on action and get some crap done. - this goes against everything I am but it seems to be working.

So far:

Painted the kitchen and dining room - COMPLETE! - this has been on the goal list for 8 years. REALLY.

Made some posts for the front porch. - COMPLETE! - this has been on the list for at least 3 years and may or may not have compromised the structural integrity of the home. Reeves Williams (the builder) said no which is why this turned into a do-it-yourself project. They have gone bankrupt since. Also painted and caulked the posts.

Went to a Riverkings game - this may seem strange but it usually makes the list.

This is sort of a side-goal - being ready to take care of car repairs.
Battery replacement. 12/29/08
Overheating. 1/6/09 - drained & flushed radiator, replaced radiator cock & plug. You heard me right.

I havn't consciously thought about not making the list until tonight. I'm hoping it's working in the background and not just a serious of lucky endeavors.

Major neighborhood developments.
We have a new pace-maker installed across the street and next to them, a vacant house.
Except for a hermit with a ladder and a grill who has decided to wait the foreclosure out.

It will be interesting.