Gotta Get Goals
Last week I was tagged by Dawud Miracle. Dawud didn’t tag me as in being spray painted on a wall nor did he touch me and then run away.
In the age of the internet, Wikipedia describes a tag as a (relevant) keyword or term associated with or assigned to a piece of information (like picture, article, or video clip). Thus it describes an item and enables a keyword-based classification of information.
In this specific case of tag, Dawud asked me, on his blog, this great question, that all started with another blogger, Alex Shalman. Tag: What are my absolute gotta get goals?
I must admit, I’m not always a big fan of viral questions spread on the internet, but hey, Dawud didn’t tell me I was going to get bad karma for life if I didn’t share this with 10 people. And it got me thinking about what is most important to me and why.
My Answers?
To grow old with my family. Careers come and go, friendships come and go, but family is always there. I love my family. The favorite part of my day is eating dinner at the dinner table when my wife and daughter, our sharing and laughing. To watch my children graduate high school (yes, I said children. Our second is due September 5th). I was going to say college, but in 13 more years who knows what the future will bring to education.
To connect as many good people together as I can. We live in a society fueled by cynicism and fear, and, for many people, it’s hard for them to create healthy community. I want everyone in the world to know that they are not alone. Like pieces in a puzzle, there a people who fit perfectly in each of our lives.
To do good works in the world in a way that also provides financially for my family. It’s vital to my soul to have work that is meaningful. It is equally important that this work allows for my family to live a comfortable life.
There are a lot of other goals, like to become a household name, have a net worth of 10 million, be on the NY Times BestSeller List, but when reflecting, they are goals and not Gotta Get Goals.
Monday Mindfulness
This week ask yourself, "What are my Gotta Get Goals in this lifetime?" I know you're busy and it’s a big question. Plot some time in your calendar and make an appointment with yourself to write out your answers. And please feel free to share them in the comment box below. I would love to know.
PS Speaking of goals, I've always wanted to give a church service and guess what? I will be this Sunday April 15th at the The Whole Life Church in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
If you live in the area I'd love to see in person.
April 9th, 2007 at 4:12 am
Morning Jason. Thanks for linking back to me.
This question of Gotta Get Goals came across my screen last week. I took some time with it to consider what’s truly important to me. It was interesting. Of course I have all kinds of business and financial goals. But when it came down to it, I was really most interested in how I love and care for my family, help people struggling in the world and truly live my spirituality.
It was a great question to consider. I encourage your readers and listeners to take a few minutes with what their Gotta Get Goals are. And feel free to share both here and on my blog.
Thanks brother.
April 9th, 2007 at 11:13 am
Sept. 5th! How fun for Sierra to have a new playmate. I’m excited for your whole family.
April 10th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
As Louise Bogan wrote: “No woman should be ashamed in attempting through her work, to give back to the world a portion of its lost heart”.
My Gotta Get Goal is to help give back a portion of the world’s lost heart through Mediation. While my work focuses primarily on small business issues, I use mediation techniques and communication tools throughout my everyday life. It develops and strengthens the heart.
April 10th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
- Dawud - Keep it coming. Your website inspires me.
-Mona - I’d love to see your gotta get goals
-Bridget - Thank God business owners like you have chosen a profession that bridges disconnection.
October 4th, 2007 at 3:07 am
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