So why are you not accomplishing your goals? Surely you realize that if you’ve set a major life goal, achieving it will help to improve or enrich your life. So what’s holding you back?
I’m going to assume it may be because you lack one or all three of the following:
1. Available time;
2. Clear priorities; or
3. Accountability.
If you identify with any of the above, what you’re really lacking are the skills to get organized. The good news is that getting organized is a skill you can learn any time.
This week on My Life List™ Radio, I had the opportunity to interview Shelagh Braley, an organizing expert and owner of Linear Thoughts (www.linearthoughts.com), a Boston-based organizing consulting company.
Here are some of her practical tips for getting organized and making the most of your time. (Source: www.linearthoughts.com)
• Make a list every day.
• Keep a longer-term calendar and mark down upcoming project deadlines.
• Clear your space and your head will feel clear, too.
• Schedule your break times and take them without fail.
• Assign your time a monetary value.
• Take care of yourself with by taking breaks and rewarding yourself for small achievements.
So if you want to start achieving your major life goals, why not take the first step and add getting organized to the top of your list?
“Organize your life around your dreams – and watch them come true.”
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org.
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
About My Life List™ Radio
My Life List™ Radio, is a half hour talk show featuring personal insights on goal achievement and interviews with inspiring guests.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Are you up for an Adventure?
Earlier this week, I came across an interesting article in the Globe and Mail. “Goodbye husband and career, hello high seas.” The article tells the story of Roz Savage who ditched her career, her husband and her house to row solo across the Atlantic.
“I was stuck in this job, feeling like I was just on a treadmill of having to earn enough money so that I could afford to buy the house that was near enough to my job. It was just like this crazy cycle … And I’d think, you know, we don’t have to do this. … I felt like I wasn’t being true to myself.”
Now, I’m not suggesting people ditch their careers, family and take to the high seas. What struck me about this article was the sudden realization that she was not following the path she saw for her life.
Many of us have things that we have a desire to accomplish. This may not be to row across the Atlantic but you must have a goal that speaks to the spirit of who you are.
So are you up for an adventure?
“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies” – Wilfred Peterson
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org or if you have already created a Life List pick one goal and add it to the top of your list so others can help you achieve your goal!
Why not check out My Life List™ Radio, a half hour talk show featuring personal insights on goal achievement and interviews with inspiring guests.
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
“I was stuck in this job, feeling like I was just on a treadmill of having to earn enough money so that I could afford to buy the house that was near enough to my job. It was just like this crazy cycle … And I’d think, you know, we don’t have to do this. … I felt like I wasn’t being true to myself.”
Now, I’m not suggesting people ditch their careers, family and take to the high seas. What struck me about this article was the sudden realization that she was not following the path she saw for her life.
Many of us have things that we have a desire to accomplish. This may not be to row across the Atlantic but you must have a goal that speaks to the spirit of who you are.
So are you up for an adventure?
“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies” – Wilfred Peterson
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org or if you have already created a Life List pick one goal and add it to the top of your list so others can help you achieve your goal!
Why not check out My Life List™ Radio, a half hour talk show featuring personal insights on goal achievement and interviews with inspiring guests.
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Have you made any new friends lately?
Yesterday I got a note from a friend telling me how excited her 6-year-old daughter was after meeting a new friend at school. "I made a new friend today! Her name is Annie and she likes to jump rope just like me!"
Meeting new people is exciting yet as we get older we tend to become more distant to connecting with new friends. When was the last time you were excited to meet a new person?
Imagine if you came home from work as excited as my friends 6-year-old. “I made a new friend today! His name is ____ and he likes to ___________ just like me!”
Go ahead fill in the blanks, a big part of getting the most out of life is meeting new and exciting people who share your interests.
So have you made any new friends lately?
“Having a new experience will introduce us to new friends and through these new friends we will be introduced to other new experiences.”
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org. CREATE your life list, ACT on your goals and CELEBRATE a story of a significant experience to inspire others!
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
Meeting new people is exciting yet as we get older we tend to become more distant to connecting with new friends. When was the last time you were excited to meet a new person?
Imagine if you came home from work as excited as my friends 6-year-old. “I made a new friend today! His name is ____ and he likes to ___________ just like me!”
Go ahead fill in the blanks, a big part of getting the most out of life is meeting new and exciting people who share your interests.
So have you made any new friends lately?
“Having a new experience will introduce us to new friends and through these new friends we will be introduced to other new experiences.”
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org. CREATE your life list, ACT on your goals and CELEBRATE a story of a significant experience to inspire others!
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Have you made any big decisions lately?
A few months ago I shared a conversation from a guy who was planning to go to South East Asia. I ran into him last night. He had just returned from spending 70 days in Thailand and Vietnam!
It was hard to believe this was the same person I met who was debating whether to go or not. He could not stop smiling as he shared the stories of his adventure. It was infectious to be around him and you could see that the trip had a profound effect on him.
He now has plans to return in a year and teach English in Vietnam. It is quite evident he has been inspired by his experience.
We’ve all made decisions throughout our life that have had an impact on our future. The key is to be present to all the events that will occur once you make a decision to strive towards an inspired goal.
So why not sign up for those classes at a college, buy that gym membership or to book that epic trip? The possibilities are endless…
“The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.”– Flora Whittemore
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org. CREATE your life list, ACT on your goals and CELEBRATE a story of a significant experience to inspire others!
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
It was hard to believe this was the same person I met who was debating whether to go or not. He could not stop smiling as he shared the stories of his adventure. It was infectious to be around him and you could see that the trip had a profound effect on him.
He now has plans to return in a year and teach English in Vietnam. It is quite evident he has been inspired by his experience.
We’ve all made decisions throughout our life that have had an impact on our future. The key is to be present to all the events that will occur once you make a decision to strive towards an inspired goal.
So why not sign up for those classes at a college, buy that gym membership or to book that epic trip? The possibilities are endless…
“The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.”– Flora Whittemore
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org. CREATE your life list, ACT on your goals and CELEBRATE a story of a significant experience to inspire others!
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Are you making the grade?
A few weeks ago met up with a group of friends and one of them asked me if I kept score with how I was progressing with my life. It was a great question and the shocking reality was that I had never seen a way to measure how I was doing.
So here is my first attempt at creating the My Life List™ Report Card.
Relationships (25%)
1. Do you have a romantic partner? If yes how would you rate the quality of your relationship? (0 to 10)
2. Do you spend quality time with your Friends (0 to 5)
3. Do you have Children? If yes how would you score your relationship with your kids? If you don’t have kids are you happy with your decision? (0 to 5)
4. Are you close with your family? (parents, brothers & sisters) (0 to 5)
Score ____/25
Career & Finance (25%)
1. Are you happy in your Career? (0 to 10)
2. Are you financially secure? (0 to 10)
3. If you had the opportunity to create your dream job/business would you be able to do it? (0 to 5)
Score ____/25
Personal Development & Community (20%)
1. Are you involved in a charity or community project? (0 to 10)
2. Have you done or are you doing any courses/coaching to improve yourself? (0 to 5)
3. Are you teaching/mentoring what you have learned to others? (0 to 5)
Score ____/20
Travel & Leisure (10%)
1. Do you take an annual trip to a place you enjoy going? (0 to 5)
2. Do you have a plan to go to a place you have always wanted to go? (0 to 5)
Score ____/10
Sports & Adventure (10%)
➢ Are you actively involved in a sport you enjoy or do you participate in an adventure activity annually? (o to 10)
Score ____/10
Lifestyle & Culture (10%)
1. Are you living a healthy and happy lifestyle? (0 to 5)
2. Are you actively involved in the arts or have a cultural passion that you participate in? (0 to 5)
Score ____/10
Total Score ____/100
So what was your grade? Are there areas in your life that you need to focus on more than others? I’d love to know what you think about this? Join the discussion at Create a My Life List™ Report Card
“In the end you’re measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish.”– Donald J. Trump
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org. CREATE your life list, ACT on your goals and CELEBRATE a story of a significant experience to inspire others!
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
So here is my first attempt at creating the My Life List™ Report Card.
Relationships (25%)
1. Do you have a romantic partner? If yes how would you rate the quality of your relationship? (0 to 10)
2. Do you spend quality time with your Friends (0 to 5)
3. Do you have Children? If yes how would you score your relationship with your kids? If you don’t have kids are you happy with your decision? (0 to 5)
4. Are you close with your family? (parents, brothers & sisters) (0 to 5)
Score ____/25
Career & Finance (25%)
1. Are you happy in your Career? (0 to 10)
2. Are you financially secure? (0 to 10)
3. If you had the opportunity to create your dream job/business would you be able to do it? (0 to 5)
Score ____/25
Personal Development & Community (20%)
1. Are you involved in a charity or community project? (0 to 10)
2. Have you done or are you doing any courses/coaching to improve yourself? (0 to 5)
3. Are you teaching/mentoring what you have learned to others? (0 to 5)
Score ____/20
Travel & Leisure (10%)
1. Do you take an annual trip to a place you enjoy going? (0 to 5)
2. Do you have a plan to go to a place you have always wanted to go? (0 to 5)
Score ____/10
Sports & Adventure (10%)
➢ Are you actively involved in a sport you enjoy or do you participate in an adventure activity annually? (o to 10)
Score ____/10
Lifestyle & Culture (10%)
1. Are you living a healthy and happy lifestyle? (0 to 5)
2. Are you actively involved in the arts or have a cultural passion that you participate in? (0 to 5)
Score ____/10
Total Score ____/100
So what was your grade? Are there areas in your life that you need to focus on more than others? I’d love to know what you think about this? Join the discussion at Create a My Life List™ Report Card
“In the end you’re measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish.”– Donald J. Trump
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org. CREATE your life list, ACT on your goals and CELEBRATE a story of a significant experience to inspire others!
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Are you working in a career that reflects what you are passionate about?
When I was younger I remember someone telling me to never allow the things you are passionate about to become your business. I found it sound advice at the time and duly separated my career from what my true passions were. (So I became an accountant!)
I now look back and recognize this was misguided advice that stopped me from doing more of what I really loved doing. In fact what I should have done is define the things that make me happiest and organized my career around this.
To this end I recently met someone who has aligned their passion with their career. Candice has launched an incredible website and I invite you to check out her inspiring story:
Launched my new website Paratinovia.com
The reality is when you find your true purpose in life the things that give you the greatest joy are in alignment with this purpose.
So in a perfect world ask yourself what would you love to be doing that will allow you to work in the area of your greatest passion?
“Figure out what you love to do as young as you can, and then organize your life around figuring out how you can make a living at it”. – Pat Williams, Professional Speaker
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org. CREATE your life list, ACT on your goals and CELEBRATE a story of a significant experience to inspire others!
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
I now look back and recognize this was misguided advice that stopped me from doing more of what I really loved doing. In fact what I should have done is define the things that make me happiest and organized my career around this.
To this end I recently met someone who has aligned their passion with their career. Candice has launched an incredible website and I invite you to check out her inspiring story:
Launched my new website Paratinovia.com
The reality is when you find your true purpose in life the things that give you the greatest joy are in alignment with this purpose.
So in a perfect world ask yourself what would you love to be doing that will allow you to work in the area of your greatest passion?
“Figure out what you love to do as young as you can, and then organize your life around figuring out how you can make a living at it”. – Pat Williams, Professional Speaker
If you are not a member yet, it's free and easy to join by visiting www.mylifelist.org. CREATE your life list, ACT on your goals and CELEBRATE a story of a significant experience to inspire others!
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
So Who's Holding You Back?
A few weeks ago I overheard a conversation between a patron and a bartender. It went something like this.
Patron: - “I have been planning this trip to Thailand & Vietnam for over a year, and now my friend says he can’t go. I could go alone but my Mom is worried sick of me traveling by myself. I really don’t know whether to go or wait for another time.”
Bartender: - “Really you would let the others hold you back? Were you taking the trip for your friend or was it something you’ve always wanted to do?”
Patron: - “No the trip was my idea and something I’ve been wanting do since college…”
It was at that moment it dawned on the patron that his friend not joining him and his Mother’s concerns were just barriers he needed to overcome to go on his dream trip.
I’m sure you’ve all been involved in similar conversations like the one above. Whether it was to go away to School, leave the job that was making you miserable, or to enter into that new relationship. The reality is we all have people that our close to us that are imparting their fears and concerns on us. It’s important to listen and understand their point of view, but keep it in perspective and be careful not to let their fears hold you back from achieving your dreams!
So is there anyone holding you back from achieving something you’ve always dreamed of doing?
“You cannot be wimpy out there on the dream-seeking trail. Dare to break through barriers, to find your own path.” – Les Brown, American Author
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
Patron: - “I have been planning this trip to Thailand & Vietnam for over a year, and now my friend says he can’t go. I could go alone but my Mom is worried sick of me traveling by myself. I really don’t know whether to go or wait for another time.”
Bartender: - “Really you would let the others hold you back? Were you taking the trip for your friend or was it something you’ve always wanted to do?”
Patron: - “No the trip was my idea and something I’ve been wanting do since college…”
It was at that moment it dawned on the patron that his friend not joining him and his Mother’s concerns were just barriers he needed to overcome to go on his dream trip.
I’m sure you’ve all been involved in similar conversations like the one above. Whether it was to go away to School, leave the job that was making you miserable, or to enter into that new relationship. The reality is we all have people that our close to us that are imparting their fears and concerns on us. It’s important to listen and understand their point of view, but keep it in perspective and be careful not to let their fears hold you back from achieving your dreams!
So is there anyone holding you back from achieving something you’ve always dreamed of doing?
“You cannot be wimpy out there on the dream-seeking trail. Dare to break through barriers, to find your own path.” – Les Brown, American Author
About Bill Starr
Bill Starr is an avid 'life lister' and a founding partner and CEO of My Life List™ (www.mylifelist.org), an award winning goal achievement website that uses a proven methodology and the power of social networking to help people achieve their goals and inspire others.
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