New Year's Goals

Below are several goals I've set for myself to be accomplished during the coming year. People always make resolutions and never hold to them so that's why I changed mine to goals. Resolutions are too broad, sometimes unattainable and people never really develop plans to accomplish them. As one who conducts business for a living I feel the "goal" can be a much better tool. They range from professional to personal. These goals are attainable (don't laugh), measureable, and have a timeline. They are as follows (and although you may laugh I'm totally serious ... well, mostly):

1) Professional - be at 100% of plan at work. That means I sell what I'm expected to sell, meet quota, etc.

2) Personal - get a girlfriend. I'm thinking minimum of 3 months. Anything shorter than that is just the time it takes to figure out if you really like the person. I think a girl could bring some much needed balance around here. And besides, girls are pretty ... at least the ones I like.

3) Personal - attain beginner level status on the piano. This is not too lofty a goal but could be harder than it looks because I don't actually have a piano. I've been wanting to learn for the past few years but haven't had the time or resources.

4) Personal/Professional - write enough songs to complete a record. Not saying I will make one. I would just like to have enough bullets in the gun if I wanted to. I'm thinking 10 - 12. That means somewhere in the neighborhood of 1 a month.

Okay, that's all for now. I may add. Hopefully not take away. Check on me periodically to make sure I'm sticking to it.