5 things I will do in 2012

I have never really been the New Year resolution kind of guy. however, this year I have come up with five things that I am going to do in 2012. I am posting them on here for a few different reasons. And here they are.

1) Publicly admitting goals puts your feet to the fire

2) Publicizing goals makes you accountable (at least to the few readers I have)

3) When goals are written (or in this case posted) it changes them from a plan or a dream to a goal

So what 5 things am I going to do differently? Well, here’s my list and in no distinct order. I only ask you all to help keep me accountable to this list the best you can.

1) I am going to build my relationship with Christ: I am not going to settle for mediocre nor am I going to settle for “just the way it’s been. I am going to spend time everyday reading the word and praying.

2) I am going to build my family: I am going to be a better husband and father. I have a great marriage and four wonderful children but I can do better. I am going to spend more time with my wife and children and less time doing my hobbies and/or watching tv

3) I am going to read more: I have always loved books and I buy books all time. The problem is that they just become decorations in my house or office and collect dust. I have said ” I love reading but I hate to read” I have so many books it is ridiculous and I’ve even started to load them on my iPad where they just sit. So I am going to commit to reading at least 30 minutes each night. Another reason for this is reading helps me as a writer to build and improve my writing.

4) I am going to blog more: At least a year ago I started this blog and have started a bad habit of just not doing it. I have posted here and there every few months but it hasn’t been enough. I am going to commit to posting at least every other week if not every week. If I am not putting the time in posting, how can I expect anyone to take the time to read my posts? I have always had a dream of writing a book. This year I am going to commit to writing more anything I can. The book isn’t going to write itself.

5) I am going to work on my career and education without sacrificing my family: I know people who have build wonderful careers for themselves and they make a lot of money. And there is no problem with that, however, they have ended up divorced and have no relationship with their children. I have always wanted a college degree and I am going to get it (maybe not in one year but I will make steps towards getting it). Besides writing my dream has always been to be a professional firefighter and for many years have been a volunteer. This year I will take the steps to build this career but will not ask my wife or children to sacrifice for this to happen.The most important job I have is being the best husband and father I can be.

I am going to take the last few weeks of 2011 and plan my projects and even think of more blog posts. I will start the first week of January posting more often. I will also post my progress throughout 2012 and I thank you for taking time to read my ramblings.

Question: What are your resolutions? what are you going to do differently or better in 2012? Let me know in the comments.

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