Over the years the setting of goals have led us to: Get in to Med School (her), changing careers (both of us), buying a house, becoming parents, releasing albums (me), trekking to Machu Picchu etc....
This year, I resolved to run a 10 mile race and finish without walking once. -Done.
I have set several professional goals that I'm trending towards accomplishment
I'm setting a new goal to run a half marathon in October.
For me it's often not enough to desire to do something, I have to plan it. I realize that it may come across as somewhat cheesy, but I've stuck to the 6 p's of goal setting over the years and it's really had a tremendous impact on my life. Here they are:
1. Positive. State goals in positive rather than negative terms.
2. Present Tense. State goals as though they are being realized right now, or have already been attained. The subconscious mind only operates in the present. If you create goals in the future tense, your subconscious will never get there.
3. Personal. Goals must be about you, and under your control, not about someone else.
4. Precise. Write goals in a manner that clearly describes what you intend to accomplish.
5. Possible. Goals should be realistic. Achieving them must be within the realm of possibility.
6. Powerful. Use words that convey action and emotion.
Any others believers in setting goals? What are some that you've set and achieved, some that you're still working towards or would like to set?
What are some goals you'd like to see Hubski implement?
P.S. Hanging on my wall next to my desk at home is the Theodor Herzl quote: "If you will it, there is no dream". -Completely true and completely sourced from the Big Lebowski.
I smoked one (half?) in february (if I remember correctly) since then I haven't smoked anymore (sometimes I think about it but that's it...) I began gaining weight so I have started running. (protip: If you are considering to quit smoking you will gain weight and might want to go running, since probably you didn't go before, be careful to not start in long distances immediately because you can get stress-fractures causing pain and you might need surgery after) I noticed too that now I don't go anymore clubbing like I used to, a lot of my friends smoke (I find it difficult having smokers around still). My sense of smell is better now. Now your clothes don't smell like cigarette all the time...
- This year we both resolved to become vegetarians and so far we've stuck to it.
thundara, I too have a hard time when out to "fancy occasions". I just returned from a night out with my wife. We had dinner at Magnolia Grill, Gourmet Magazine named the top 50 restaurants in the US and it was #11. Fancy schmancy... well, it turns out they have only 1 vegetarian entree. LAME. All of the entrees with meat sounded, looked and smelled so good. It was difficult. I'm not staying a vegetarian once this year is up, I know I'll eat meat again. In fact, I'm not so sure I'll last much longer.... For me, breakfast is the hardest meal. Bacon and sausage are so damned good.
I have a restaurant I LOVE because they have the best cocktails in the state. But not a ton of vegetarian options.
As long as I don't regularly eat meat, I don't feel like I'm letting myself down, as the entire point was see how to do it pragmatically, whether I could go without it at all or even if I'd want it. On the occasional date or night out with friends, it makes it a bit more special, too! (And convenient)
- newgameplus, vegan is something I don't have the resolve for. I just couldn't do without cheese.
Really what it comes down to though, is it's actually quite easy to be vegan where I live here in Southern California. There's a Trader Joe's near me, a Whole Foods currently being built close by, at least 4 nearby fully vegan restaurants, a vegan bakery up the street and at least one vegan food truck that moves around the area. Add to that all the places that have vegan options and I really have no complaints. Not to mention what I eat now tends to taste much better than the fast food I was practically living on before. Also, I already get regular blood tests so it's easy to throw in a test for B12 levels and such to make sure I'm staying healthy. For many other people, I think going vegan would turn out to be a much greater commitment.
The last guy to do it happened to come in like right after a bunch of pizza was delivered and was super drunk. He stacked 5 or 6 slices on a plate then just found a place to sit down and started eating. My brother-in-law had to talk him into leaving, but he let him keep the pizza. So all yah gotta do is grab and run.
This wasn't it but here's another article about it.
I did say I wanted to try not to complain at all. No "I'm so cold" "I'm so hungry" "I feel like shit pity me" "I don't want to work today." etc. I'm good at it when I remember. >.< I'm especially bad at it on hangover days and the days I'm dying out of my vagina.
How are you doing with your goals?
The hardest goal has been the one I set for NYE of being a vegetarian. It's getting harder all the time. I really miss eating meat. I was hell bent on lasting a whole year but I'm not sure I want to anymore. I actually feel like I'm missing out on some great experiences. I am fortunate to be able to go to some nice restaurants and I know that I'm not experiencing them in full. -This troubles me. If you're in Durham again for a game, let me know. Veggie burgers are on me ;-)
Any chance of merging said groups of friends in to one?
hey thundara, how is the running going? I fell off the horse for a bit but I'm back up to about 7 miles. I have a 10 mile race in April that I have to be ready for. It's not so much the distance as it is that there is a HUGE hill on the course. Anyways, hope it's going well.
It's going well. I've found a route that runs about 7 miles and have been doing it 3x a week. The beginning of it involves climbing a massive hill, so I've been practicing running on the balls of my feet more. Hoping to do a marathon next month, but need to work out the details. Thanks for checking in though, glad to hear that you're still doing it. It's definitely made my life a lot happier.
Looks like a beautiful trail. It's always nice when the hills are at the beginning imo. Sometimes when you know you have a hill at the end it can "get in your head" a bit. Are you running in a full marathon or a half? I've never run further than 13.2 miles. A full marathon is the ultimate goal for me, I just need to pick a race and put together a training schedule. I have this thought that "Marathons" would be a cool thing to plan a trip around, but then I could be wrong about that. It's nice to be able to eat and drink whatever you'd like when you are traveling. Also, it's important to get good sleep. What marathon are you considering? Also, did you see the running video steve put together? I thought he did a nice job and actually find it to be pretty motivating. Here it is Happy trails!
It'd be a full one, did a half marathon last October, then got sick almost immediately afterwards and spent two weeks without exercise having difficulty breathing and eating (And learned that I'm allergic to amoxillin!). Hoping to run a marathon in Oakland, assuming I can find time to push myself a bit more and get used to longer distances. Right now I'm mostly being set back by sickness and work. Neat video, lots of good content in there that I definitely agree with!
unsolicited advice #1: If you're serious about running, I'd suggest signing up for some races. They are a good way to keep you focused towards a goal and a date. Perhaps a 5k to start. They're a lot of fun and pretty inexpensive. -The great part of running as a sport -cheap. unsolicited advice #2: I run 3 times a week: first run 3 miles(ish), skip day, second run 3 miles(ish), skip day, weekend long run - 5-8miles(ish) unsolicited advice #3: Find a run partner that will hold you accountable to go, preferably someone better at running than you. [edit] And best of luck with getting published! That's an amazing goal to set. Make it happen.