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It’s been quite some time since I blogged on this site.  In fact, I didn’t blog for the last third of 2009.  Since I am in school from September to December, it can be tough to sit down and knock out consistent blog posts…or so I thought.

I have been doing some heavy reading lately on productivity and organizing (David Allen’s Getting Things Done) and I realized that it wasn’t that I didn’t have the time to write, it was that I was wasting too much time.  The time that I was wasting could have been sufficient for blogging.

Since I have realized my blunder, I am committing to myself and my readers (you) that I will be posting at least once a week to this site.  I am starting small and that number may fluctuate from week to week, but I will commit to posting at least once a week in 2010.

However, a steady steam of blog posts is not my only resolution for this year.  You will find my other resolutions below.  I have a variety of them and will keep you updated on my progress with each one as the year progresses.

I suggest that you take some time to figure out what you could do in 2010 to improve and push yourself.  It doesn’t have to be anything big.  In fact, it could be a task you perform once a month or only once in the year.  The feeling of accomplishment is second to none.  When you accomplish one goal or task, I believe you have the potential to accomplish anything.

Eric’s Goals for 2010

Financial

• Save each $5 bill until July 1, 2010
  • Action Step:  Empty wallet each morning

Self Development

• Read at least 30 minutes a day
  • Action Step:  Create a schedule that allows for reading time
• Write at least 30 minutes a day
  • Action Step:  Create a schedule that allows for writing time
• Cook at least one meal a week
  • Action Step:  Locate simple recipes and steadily increase cooking skills
• Exercise at least 3 hours a week
  • Action Step:  Prepare to exercise for an hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Focus on self promotion
  • Action Step:  Connect with at least one person each day I to work or anything dealing with Folk Media
• Read at least one chapter in my Bible each day
  • Action Step:  Read my Bible either first thing in the morning or right before bed

Other

• Update ericalpin.com at least once a week
  • Action Step:  Write one or more blog posts on my day off
• Calculate and finish card collection
  • Action Step:  Enter 50 to 75 cards daily
• Stay connected with others through social networking
  • Action Step:  Connect with at least three people a week
• Maintain an updated brand website
  • Action Step:  Update brand website with changes on the first rest day of each month

You’ll notice that after each goal, there is an action step listed.  This action step allows for me to know exactly what I need to do to achieve my goal.  My action steps will change throughout the year but they are essential.  Without action steps, the mind wanders and wonders how to complete the goal.  Action steps lead the way to success.

What are your goals or resolutions for 2010?  What action steps will you take to make sure your accomplish your goals?

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