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101 Goals in 1001 Days

I am always on the lookout for weird things from the net. The 100 Challenge, for example, was something that I saw on another forum and decided to give it a try. It worked really well for the first few months, but I have definitely fallen off that wagon lately. I need to get back to that. Anyway, on a blog that I sometimes read, The Simple Dollar, I came across his list of 101 Goals in 1001 Days. It seemed pretty interesting and I went to the main site, Triplux, to check out what other people had done with their lists.

This was a little over a month ago, and it is kind of hard to come up with the 101 thing list. I stole a few from other people’s, but I feel pretty comfortable that this list represents things that I am interested in. Some of things I have been taking active steps toward, while others have been dormant for several years. Some are fairly new, while others were first imagined when I was a kid. You get the idea.

Here is the info from the Triplux site.

The Mission:
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days.

The Criteria:
Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).

Why 1001 Days?
Many people have created lists in the past – frequently simple goals such as new year’s resolutions. The key to beating procrastination is to set a deadline that is realistic. 1001 Days (about 2.75 years) is a better period of time than a year, because it allows you several seasons to complete the tasks, which is better for organising and timing some tasks such as overseas trips or outdoor activities.

Some common goal setting tips:

• Be decisive. Know exactly what you want, why you want it, and how you plan to achieve it.
• Stay Focussed. Any goal requires sustained focus from beginning to end. Constantly evaluate your progress.
• Welcome Failure. Frequently, very little is learned from a venture that did not experience failure in some form. Failure presents the opportunity to learn and makes the success more worthy.
• Write down your goals. It clarifies your thinking and reinforces your commitment.
• Keep your goals in sight. Review them frequently, and ensure that they are always at the forefront of your thinking.

My list of Goals can be found here.