As we've crossed over into a new year, and decade for that matter, I thought I would share some of what I'm planning for 2011.
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The following is my vision and some bullets from my 2011 growth plan supporting it:
God’s destiny for me is to have and live an Epic Life. This life will address multiple facets of living. My life will be a motion picture that births joy and changes lives. My legacy will be built accordingly.
I see myself as an excellent husband and father. Eileen, Lauren and Grant are my most important priority. Their lives will be wonderfully impacted by my love, time and influence.
As it relates to Influence, God intends for me to lead on a large scale and stage. I will communicate encouragement, development and opportunity to people of diverse backgrounds. The marketplace is the arena in which He intends for me to have impact. I see myself expanding that influence through speaking, writing, teaching and one-to-one mentoring. I also see Epic Living as the organization focused on developing and reproducing people of influence within the public and private sector.
My physical and mental health will be strong due to the conscious choices I will make. I see a long an vibrant life ahead as God allows.
I see my finances reflecting strength, knowledge and wisdom. I will make decisions that are investor-minded versus consumer-minded.
In His church and community, I will minister to individuals and groups by the same methods above. My key focus areas are influence development and personal growth. God will also use me as source of encouragement to all I encounter.
- 30 minutes of silence to listen to God
- Two dates per month with Eileen
- Incorporate Yoga into my exercise plan
- Network on behalf of job seekers in my community
- Execute on a “stop doing list”
- Look into natural resources investments
- Complete second book
My vision and growth plan have more elements than what I've listed, but I wanted to give this to you as source of "example." I hope it will stir you.
Thank you very much, Erin. I have seen Simon Sinek’s TED Talk. He’s had a major impact on my journey. Come back and visit again!
Wow, Eric,
This growth plan is inspiring! It’s the perfect time of year to do it, so I’m inspired to complete one myself. I like the way you’ve prioritized your plan and written it in an actionable, present tense rather than a “hopeful” or future-projecting sense. It’s much more about “I am doing this” than “I intend to do this.” I also see that Simon Sinek’s book is one of your favorites – mine as well. Have you seen his TED Talk? Regards, – Erin