COVID-19

OK. So the 2020 one didn't go so great and I will take the easy way out and blame Covid for it, even though I am not Covid and I am responsible for my own failings. It became difficult to maintain any form of motivation so I am pretending 2020 did not exist and I am taking a do over on the things that are important to me.

Get healthier. First is the whole "get in shape" one. This is important. Since I started this job, I have gained just over one hundred pounds and had no idea. That cannot be healthy. I will write another piece titled Lifestyle Plan soon to give what my full battle plan is for getting in better shape.

Publish Book. This is sort of a feel-good throwaway I threw in here. I all it a throwaway because it’s been a long-time aspiration of mine to write a book but I always got derailed. It’s no secret now that I have written a book and the final touches are being added to it. It is currently scheduled to be published on my birthday, April 7th. There is still a lot to do before that date, but it is far enough out that everything should be in place by that point. The book is about my travels and has some interesting events thrown in throughout. It became a personal passion project for me and kind of gave me a writing bug. I am proud of my work on it and grateful to those who have both helped me and agreed to help me with other aspects coming up for the book prior to its release.

The preceding was mine from last year. Truthfully, the whole Covid thing threw me off and I was so close to finishing but didn't. The main part of the book is actually done, but I just need to get some ancillary stuff done and editing. I also have all year to do it. I even did a countdown to the book release and nothing. So I have a full year now.

Fully Form Spark Plug Strategies. Though it exists, I want to focus on the website and features of a consulting and design firm, Spark Plug Strategies, which I have decided to start. The primary focus is digital (websites, apps, social media marketing), but I also need to get systems in place that allow people to get full service consulting and design out of us. For instance, I want to help someone brand their business, create logos, and get physical business cards in the hands of the principals that fit the branding. It’s not just about doing a website here and there, but full synergy.

New Years Resolutions 2022. I want to keep this going and make it an annual tradition. This was from last year and I have achieved this one so good on me!

Take a Vacation. Most people know that with my job, I travel a lot and I see some really cool things. Sometimes I get a day-cation somewhere, but usually out of necessity. When I see cool things, it usually has to do with me making some time and maybe spending a couple hours somewhere, but I think I need a few days somewhere. It can be by myself or with friends, but I haven’t really been anywhere for leisure in four or five years and even that time felt forced in a way. I just need a couple two or three days of relaxation and limited schedules to just have fun and see what happens and do it somewhere more than a hundred miles from home.

Take a Selfie Every Day. I have listed this one before, but I need to focus on it. It seems rather egotistical, but it’s actually not. I refuse to be in a picture if I am not shaved (head and face) within the last 48-hours. This is about me keeping up with my appearance and making how I look a priority and being presentable.

Start a Podcast. I have been wanting to and kicking it around for a while and I just need to get off my ass and do it.

I’m not about that “new year, new me” bullshit. Everyone knows that’s not my style, but I have isolated some goals to personally focus on for the next year. This resolution is sort of a “tell it to the world” idea to help hold me accountable and focus on accomplishing what’s on the list.