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Goals…..

I hate to think about New Years Resolutions. I don’t think many people keep them, and the idea of sticking to a plan for a short period of time doesn’t interest me much anymore. However, goals, is something that can be tangible and long-term. That’s why this year, instead of setting resolutions with no hope to obtain them. I will set actionable goals that I can measure myself against. It’s my hope with goals that I will keep with the spirit instead of letting Resolutions slip by my side.

 

The first goal is simple; continue to pay off credit card debt. The tangible aspect of this goal will be another $5,000 pay off this year. In comparing against my goal last year I did all right, and paid down/off a few cards. This year will be more challenging, where I ask myself if I need something before buying it.

 

The second goal is to graduate from Ohio Dominican with Honors. I am out of the running for Magna or Summa but I am still in the area for Cum Laude. I need to devote more time to studying and preparing for class. I graduate this year with my BSBA in November and it would be an amazing feeling to have the prestige of graduating with honors.

 

My third goal is to continue the workout regime I have in place with my trainer and to take it to the next level by working out on Tuesdays and Fridays days that I typically do not exercise on. I must continue to watch my nutrition and be resilient on my task towards dropping my body fat percentage down from an astounding 34.1% to a healthier 10-15%.

 

My fourth goal of the year is to read one book for leisure outside of the class room setting. I am getting sloppy with my reading abilities and need to sharpen them. This goal has a goal as well; I want to challenge myself not to read all popular Oprah book club suggestions. Dive into areas that I am not familiar with, pick up a few autobiographies, and even read some conservative authors to gain a perspective of their writing.

 

Lastly my final goal is to continue writing. I understand that my writing skills could use refinement and the only way to capture that refinement is to continue writing as often as possible.

 

Oh I forgot one last one, learn more about my heritage specifically my Jewish Heritage and if I feel comfortable embrace my heritage if not find a spirituality that I feel comfortable with.