Month: March 2023

“If you can dream it, you can do it”.

(Walt Disney)

Goals continue to be a huge difference maker as my Walk into the Future extends into the fifth year of existence.

I never make New Year’s Resolution but discovered creating a set of yearly goals allows me to track my progress and see personal and professional growth.  This process has been working well for me so no need to adjust it for 2023.

My goals are broken up into several categories to ensure I display a level of depth and growth throughout the year.  I don’t make this process overly complicated; it’s worked in the past and don’t see a need to adjust now.

Interestingly, I hit every 2022 goal marker I wrote down except for one.  Several friends asked me about my goals in January and I simply stated 2022 went so well that I was going to run back most of the same goals in 2023.  Small tweaks but want to continue to move forward with my growth.

Reading goals

I started reading Proverbs daily when I lived in Warner Robins, Georgia.  I got the concept when I read a book written by Steven K. Scott:  The Richest Man Who Ever Lived.  I thought it was a get rich quick book but quickly learned that reading Proverbs provides wisdom in life.  I read Proverbs daily before work and look for ways to level that wisdom in my day.  My other reading goal is to read one book (minimum) each month.  I love learning leadership principles so most of my reading is done to help me grow as a leader.  Currently reading Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Travel goals

Always looking for new places to explore so I want to visit some new spots this year.  My running tourist role has me booked to return to Clearwater, Nashville, and Orlando.  My new race destination for 2023 will be the San Diego Rock N Roll Half Marathon.  I’ve been to San Diego before but have never raced that far west—should be a great week for me in San Diego.  I will return to Negril, Jamaica this year and want to make it down to the Turks and Caicos as a new adventure.  Weekend travel will revolve around Orlando, Melbourne, Jacksonville, and Palm Beach Gardens. 

Consulting

My Authentic Leadership consulting program extends into 2023 with new contracts and clients.  My work in this space was a happy addition to my 2022 goals and it looks like it will continue to grow in 2023.  I have already signed contracts with two different groups to bring the Authentic Leadership platform to staff members.  This side gig allows me to branch out into areas of professional interest for me and hone my organizational development skills.  My goal is to consult with additional organizations in this space.

Writing

My writing was steady in 2022 but one area I didn’t complete was publishing my Authentic Leadership eBook.  This is a carryover from 2022 so I will need to get this done in 2023.  Poems, blog posts and LinkedIn articles were writing goals I was able to meet last year.  I will continue to progress in 2023 with an eye towards more content on LinkedIn to share the Walk into the Future content with a larger audience.

Exercise program

Well, everyone that reads this blog knows running a full marathon was a highlight for me.  It was written down as a 2022 goal and I put the work in to meet that goal.  I will continue to lift weights twice a week and get 4 weekly runs in.  My long runs will be done on the weekends with 25 – 30 weekly miles.  I have a full racing schedule for 2023 and this keeps me motivated to log training miles. 

Volunteer

This is a new category I want to explore in 2023.  I do a ton at work but need to branch out into the local community and help there as well.  The Salvation Army and Treasure Coast Food Bank are two organizations I plan to help this year.  I did volunteer work with the Salvation Army in Tallahassee and enjoyed my time with them.  Will reach out to both organizations this month to see what I can help them with.

Goals have been huge for my success.  What goals do you have for 2023?

Irie!

“Everything you can imagine is real”.

(Pablo Picasso)