New year is the time for resolutions, but it is also the time for looking back at the goals for last year. Perhaps analyzing last year goals is even more important than making goals / resolutions for this year. So I'm going to analyse the last year's goals and track the progress against each goal too.
Also if I can draw some lessons out of the status (passed / failed) of each goals. So the list of my last year goals are as below.
1) Books - 15 books
Now this is really interesting. Because last year I end up reading 50 books. Yes that correct, I read 50 books last year. How it leads up to that is also pretty interesting. If I remember correctly I ready around 20-25 books in 2015. Then I was commuting by metro to my office and has plenty of free time to read books. As it happened; I changed job at end of 2015. Now I have to drive daily to my office plus very little free time is available. So I though to reduce my goal.
But I have to attend few months training in Malaysia where has lot to free time as there was no family / friends to spend time with. Hence I spend most of my time in reading books. That I could have utilized this time in complete other neglected goals in another story though.
In fact I read so many books that now I'm displaying withdrawal symptoms plus now my inclination is more toward quality read too.
PS : I took subscription of Kindly unlimited last year wherein I can read unlimited books but was really disappointed with the quality of books. Not going to repeat this mistake now. As for free books. Well I have bookbub.
2) Blog - 12 posts (full articles)
Well another goals, Where I still have some progress. I completed 9 blog posts compared to target of 12. There also I could see a pattern. No post in staring of year due to new job complication. Then pretty much on track for one post a month. But in the end of year again can't keep up due to adjustment with hectic travelling once I was back in India.
The good thing is that I stayed true to my resolution of writing full post only. Not some random quote just to make up the number
Though i still wants to write more and longer.
PS : I also tried to write to book but failed spectacularly [writers block!]
3) Physical fitness - Delhi half marathon, swimming
I could not partcipate or even prepare for Delhi half marathon. So a big failure there. But swimming I still could achieve somewhat as my my apartment in Malaysia has indoor pool. I tried satisfactorily there as lean backstroke and tried my hands at other strokes too.
PS : The big elephant in the room here is reducing weight. My target was to reduce from 78 to 75. I even reached 72.2 when I was in Malaysia due to food issues. But weight gain was back with a bang once back in India. At end of last year; my weight was 75.7. So still did satisfactory I would think. My overall fitness leaves a lot to be desired though
4) Communication - Toastmasters (one stage)
Big zero is this regard. I can consol myself by saying that reading books and blogging (my top two goals) are also related to communication. But the main aims herein was either to write a book or give speeches at Toastmaster.Both of which I could not achieve.
5) Qualification - Corres. degree (optional - MBA)
No progress at all
6) Financial - Planning, Equity
No progress at all
7) Recreation - Learn one new hobby (Guitar)
No progress at all. Perhaps one of my biggest disappointment. Missing out on such goals indicates that you are really getting mechanical. It has been on my to-do list for years but still not able to make any headway with it.
8) Technical - Learn one new software (Solid works)
No progress at all. Looking to replace this software with another one (ABB robo studio) but the problem is that I don't have the license key for the same
9) Entrepreneurship - Prepare business plan with road-map
No progress at all. In this particular case I' like a deer in Headlight. Have absolutely no idea how to move further in this goal. Desperately lagging behind and but I now seriously doubt if I really has it in me to be a Entrepreneur at all!
Well it does not look promising at all. 3 out of 9. In-fact its quite a revelation for me. Before actually doing this exercise, I was pretty sure that I did alright last year. Looking back at last year. I could relate with so many things I did last year. So many achievements!!. The only problem being that the achievement were not in line with my goals at all.
That the main essence of Rat-race. Just doing so many things give you a sense of accomplishment. Wherein the main thing
Are you goals aligned with the main Aim.
Also perhaps some of my goals were not so important for me so ignite the fire within.
For this year, I'm going to set goals that are synonymous with passion.
My goals will be few (perhaps I'm going to divide my goals into primary and secondary goals.
So I need to answer an even more difficult question that what are your goals.
The question is. what are the things I'm really passionate about.
PS : 3 out of 9 makes it 33.3 % which is the infamous pass percentage in our schools. Perhaps the analogy is befitting in my case too. I can say I just about get passed in this exam But I need to pull my socks for next session (2017) which is already started
Also if I can draw some lessons out of the status (passed / failed) of each goals. So the list of my last year goals are as below.
1) Books - 15 books
Now this is really interesting. Because last year I end up reading 50 books. Yes that correct, I read 50 books last year. How it leads up to that is also pretty interesting. If I remember correctly I ready around 20-25 books in 2015. Then I was commuting by metro to my office and has plenty of free time to read books. As it happened; I changed job at end of 2015. Now I have to drive daily to my office plus very little free time is available. So I though to reduce my goal.
But I have to attend few months training in Malaysia where has lot to free time as there was no family / friends to spend time with. Hence I spend most of my time in reading books. That I could have utilized this time in complete other neglected goals in another story though.
In fact I read so many books that now I'm displaying withdrawal symptoms plus now my inclination is more toward quality read too.
PS : I took subscription of Kindly unlimited last year wherein I can read unlimited books but was really disappointed with the quality of books. Not going to repeat this mistake now. As for free books. Well I have bookbub.
2) Blog - 12 posts (full articles)
Well another goals, Where I still have some progress. I completed 9 blog posts compared to target of 12. There also I could see a pattern. No post in staring of year due to new job complication. Then pretty much on track for one post a month. But in the end of year again can't keep up due to adjustment with hectic travelling once I was back in India.
The good thing is that I stayed true to my resolution of writing full post only. Not some random quote just to make up the number
Though i still wants to write more and longer.
PS : I also tried to write to book but failed spectacularly [writers block!]
3) Physical fitness - Delhi half marathon, swimming
I could not partcipate or even prepare for Delhi half marathon. So a big failure there. But swimming I still could achieve somewhat as my my apartment in Malaysia has indoor pool. I tried satisfactorily there as lean backstroke and tried my hands at other strokes too.
PS : The big elephant in the room here is reducing weight. My target was to reduce from 78 to 75. I even reached 72.2 when I was in Malaysia due to food issues. But weight gain was back with a bang once back in India. At end of last year; my weight was 75.7. So still did satisfactory I would think. My overall fitness leaves a lot to be desired though
4) Communication - Toastmasters (one stage)
Big zero is this regard. I can consol myself by saying that reading books and blogging (my top two goals) are also related to communication. But the main aims herein was either to write a book or give speeches at Toastmaster.Both of which I could not achieve.
5) Qualification - Corres. degree (optional - MBA)
No progress at all
6) Financial - Planning, Equity
No progress at all
7) Recreation - Learn one new hobby (Guitar)
No progress at all. Perhaps one of my biggest disappointment. Missing out on such goals indicates that you are really getting mechanical. It has been on my to-do list for years but still not able to make any headway with it.
8) Technical - Learn one new software (Solid works)
No progress at all. Looking to replace this software with another one (ABB robo studio) but the problem is that I don't have the license key for the same
9) Entrepreneurship - Prepare business plan with road-map
No progress at all. In this particular case I' like a deer in Headlight. Have absolutely no idea how to move further in this goal. Desperately lagging behind and but I now seriously doubt if I really has it in me to be a Entrepreneur at all!
Well it does not look promising at all. 3 out of 9. In-fact its quite a revelation for me. Before actually doing this exercise, I was pretty sure that I did alright last year. Looking back at last year. I could relate with so many things I did last year. So many achievements!!. The only problem being that the achievement were not in line with my goals at all.
That the main essence of Rat-race. Just doing so many things give you a sense of accomplishment. Wherein the main thing
Are you goals aligned with the main Aim.
Also perhaps some of my goals were not so important for me so ignite the fire within.
For this year, I'm going to set goals that are synonymous with passion.
My goals will be few (perhaps I'm going to divide my goals into primary and secondary goals.
So I need to answer an even more difficult question that what are your goals.
The question is. what are the things I'm really passionate about.
PS : 3 out of 9 makes it 33.3 % which is the infamous pass percentage in our schools. Perhaps the analogy is befitting in my case too. I can say I just about get passed in this exam But I need to pull my socks for next session (2017) which is already started
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