Jun 17, 2009
I miss journalling. I Journal. I should journal more. There’s so much to journal about! What do you journal about? Journal… is that a diary?
So many of us live our lives like we drive cars. Sometimes it’s smooth and then sometimes we find ourselves spinning in a snow bank or deep mud. We are in a car (living a life), we are going somewhere (we have a job, family, car, vacation in the distant future), we are pressing down the gas (moving forward slowly), spinning and spitting up dirt and snow (making mistakes whilst moving in some direction). Eventually without persistence and dedication we give up, call a tow truck to pull us out (turn to quitting, drinking, sleeping, depression or plain anger). If we are lucky a car will stop and people will help push you out (teachers, friends, colleagues, coaches, ministers or parents).
Why is it that some people never seem to get stuck in the “mud”? Why do some people drive 10 times more then we do and yet never seem to use their CAA/AAA card?
Simple, they have more clarity. They have a clear and precise destination in mind. They have taken methodical steps to achieve their goals one at a time. Each time they get a little stuck they pull out their journal and reflect on the path they started from, the achievements that got them to where they are now. They look at the goal (end destination) and see if a course correction is needed. They ask the tough questions. They realize that to succeed in any part of life the more time you take to plan (journal, ask questions, adjust the course, become problem solvers rather then life blamers), the better the journey will be. What are the steps you take each day/week/month/year to take responsibility for your life?
If the answer is none, not many or this sounds like stuff for chicks, you may want to reconsider the next thing you do or step you take. It can start now. Get more clarity.
Get a journal, write the date and this statement… “At the end of my life I want to have accomplished these ten things…”
Write the list, if more then ten, great! If less then ten keep asking yourself for more. This could be the first step in a beautiful adventure. Start now!
Posted by Stu Saunders in Leadership on Jun 17, 2009 at 12:16 pm | Permanent Link | Comments (3)
Comment posted on Jun 18, 2009 at 5:14 pm by Aaron (YLCC Guest)
1 - photo album for each canoe trip in every province
1% = put money in my canoe trip savings account
2 - house by the lake
1% = call bank and ask how many saving accounts i can have
3 - Build a school and have a scholarship in a community that can’t afford it
1% = find out how much it costs to build a school, where?
4 - run a non profit art gallery with photos, paintings, music
1% = start painting
5 - Climb a mountain
1% = research what mountain, where?
6 - Jump out of a helicopter with a snowboard
1% = find out what company does this, where, how much
7 - Go into space
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Comment posted on Jun 22, 2009 at 8:38 am by Angela Cacciavillani (YLCC Guest)
This is awesome
Great Blog
I am going to do this list, I love Ratko’s touch with the 1% action steps
A
Comment posted on Jun 22, 2009 at 3:50 pm by Kim Markvoort (YLCC Guest)
Stu!
At the begninng of every camping season I find myself searching the YLCC website seeing what new adventrues you and your wonderful staff have to offer!
This blog speaks to me especially this weekend, as my father did this once he became diagnosed with cancer. Having death knocking at your door often offers people clarity. He passed away last August, and I am proud to say that his “bucket list”, inspired him to LIVE with cancer for four years. As a part of my good-bye to my dad, my list begins with the things he didn’t quite have enough time or strength to do.
I hope you had a great Father’s Day, and that you contiune to dream big and yet take things one day at time…a fine balance in life that can often get lost. Thanks as always for sharing this great life CLARITY tip!!!
Have wonderful summer camp sessions!!!
Cheers
Kim