Comments on: Realizing Our Dreams – Why You Absolutely Need a Plan

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:35:38 +0000

Thanks Richard!

By: Richard Wright

Richard Wright — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:31:15 +0000

I love to hear life journey stories like these. This sounds like such a fascinating venture. I admire your courage to step out and do what you love and love what you do. Far too often we set up life plans on paper and never execute on them.

By: kyle steed

kyle steed — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:59:21 +0000

Great starting point for anyone not familiar with setting goals.

Thanks for such a thorough response.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:52:59 +0000

All thank-you so much for the very positive feedback. I feel very strongly that developing goals is a healthy and beneficial process.

To answer Caleb’s question…here is a rundown of the types of goals in my plan:

Business Goals (example: “I will work in an intensely rewarding job”)

Relationship Goals (example: “We are engaged parents”)

Financial Goals (example: “I earn $$$$ annually and collectively we earn $$$$ annually”)

Spiritual Goals (example: “I consistently make time for God through prayer and community involvement”)

Community Goals (example: “I am an active participant in XYZ charity”)

Recreational Goals (example: “We have traveled to a new country in the next 3 years”)

Social Goals (example: “I seek out strong relationships in any new endeavor”)

Health Goals (example: “I exercise a minimum of X days per week”)

Life Goals (example: “I live life with passion”)

These are just a few examples of categories and goals but it should give each of you a framework from which to start.

By: Josh Tilford

Josh Tilford — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:15:02 +0000

Dave- amazing insight! You definitely put some of my own thoughts into words. Especially when you said “My advice to anyone stuck in a career path that doesn’t feel right, or worse yet, one that is highly detrimental to your health and well-being, is to make time to get a plan together”. Super practical and truly insightful. Thanks man.

By: Esther Griffin

Esther Griffin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:50:38 +0000

Dave – How fun to look back and smile at how far we’ve come – you in one direction and I in another. Setting priorities around family and true passions make life what it should be – soulful, sweet, and so, so fun! Go, Nectar! (By the way, I definitely see a book coming from you soon.)

By: Stephen Boudreau

Stephen Boudreau — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:53:32 +0000

Words of wisdom Dave. Great insights.

I have found goal setting and self evaluation an enriching and refining process that really never ends. : )

It is highly motivating as well. Going somewhere versus going nowhere effects how you live your life.

By: kyle steed

kyle steed — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:24:34 +0000

As someone with a similar vision of being my own boss some day, I very much appreciate the honest insight you’ve given here. It just goes to show that anything you’re passionate about you have to work for it and sometimes it requires much faith to follow.

I agree with Caleb, I’d like to hear some examples of your life goals.

By: CRS MNKS

CRS MNKS — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:24:26 +0000

This sounds all too familiar. As you know, I’m in a near exact situation. The goal preparation has already begun. I look forward to taking the next step in my career, in a field I’m passionate about! Thanks Dave.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:37:34 +0000

Fantastic post, Dave! I love hearing about the process that you’ve gone through and the risks/rewards that you’ve experienced.

I’m a little curious about the specifics of your “life goals.” Are those detailed things that you want to accomplish? Lifestyles you want to live? A little of both maybe?

A better question might be to ask for a few examples of your definitive life goals.