I have broken my original goals (previous post from December) into ones that were ongoing goals and ones that were daily/weekly things (i.e. Bible reading). The other group were ones that were longer term goals that I needed to break down to see what needed to be done each month (i.e. “Read 20 books” = 1.7 books per month).
I have the problem of writing something down and losing it or not looking at it. I thought about using some apps on my phone, but I also have the tendency of not looking at it regularly. So, what I did was put up a cork board in my office. I put my three words in large print (opportunity, dedication, and intentionality). I also put a list of the ongoing/daily/weekly goals. Underneath that, I have a printed monthly calendar that has a space where I wrote in the specific goals for that month. The calendar is black and white, with the goals written in red ink (to make them stand out).
I also have some papers to help with a visual as I’m working on learning more for my web design business. Right now, I’m learning a little about designing an app for either iPhone or Android phones. Hope to add this to the services that I can offer.
It’s right in front of me when I’m at my desk, so it’s a constant reminder.
Question: Do you have anything to help you stay on track?
I’ve been using a large calendar/book to keep track of things this year. One of the things I track in this book is my running/exercise. As a numbers guy (or math geek), this is a great way to see progress as my mileage builds up.
I should probably put something up for my exercising, too. That’ll be one of my biggest challenges to stick to.
That is awesome, JR! What if everyone were that intentional? You’re gonna rock your new business!
Thanks, man! This is a new road for me, so keep praying that I can keep it going.
I like this a lot Josh. Inspiration. I’ve been looking, without luck, to find a video Chris Brogan did about planning like you’ve been doing it. (Wanted to share it here for you.)
I’ve seen a few small vids by him where he explains one of his planning strategies of dividing his day into three sections: Administration, Sales, and Deliverables. He has those three cue cards posted right on his desk, and he organizes his activities during the day into those three categories.
This strategy has helped me a lot, as I often find myself getting distracted by other issues if I’m not careful.
I loved seeing what you are doing with your organization strategy. I’m taking notes brother!
Thanks, Aaron. I’ll have to look it up. Sounds like a great strategy.
I’m not usually this organized, but I pray that I can continue this. And I’m glad I’m encouraging you!
Joshua I like your idea, especially reading 1.7 books a month 🙂 I usually do smaller goal setting on a monthly basis. I write it on one half piece of paper and stick it on the wall in our bedroom. It’s not the best system because I can easily not see it or forget to look. I might have to adopt a bigger better system like yours.
Thanks. I’m the same way. That’s what led me to do this. I wish you the best in your efforts!
The big thing I do to help stay on track is similiar to what you have done, break the tasks in to as small of chunks as possible. When you are looking at small tasks you know exactly what needs to be done, if you are ahead or behind. You definitly have some great things going on this year!!
Thanks, Wade. Like Dave Ramsey says, “Living like no one else, so that later I can live like no one else.” I’m working my tail off now so I can have the life I want later. My current job demands so much that I don’t have much time for family and other things. Another quote I’ve head is “Go big, or go home.”