“Share your goals publically so millions can be inspired and also hold you accountable!”

Should I share my goals publically or not? That’s the question that I have contemplated over for a long time. Some say it works while others say sharing your goals with others simply adds a negative log on the ever burning fire of laziness, procrastination, and self de-motivation.

I say “Share your goals publically so millions can be inspired and also hold you accountable!” I know the thought about, “why bother doing a New Year’s resolution?” “That only last a week, if not a day or two.” I like how Derek Sivers shares his opinion on this topic as he writes “Shut up! Announcing your plans makes you less motivated to accomplish them.” You can see the details at http://sivers.org/. Okay there is truth to what Derek is saying. I am the first to admit that I have failed on numerous occasions when I decided to get a fresh start with my life. You know the drill, “I want to reduce my weight, make more money, and improve communications with my wife and kids, yada, yada, yada!” Is yada even a word? Oh well, it works for now. I don’t think the bible says we should or shouldn’t share our goals publically. Can someone respond to that?

Well I have decided to share my goals publically in hopes that I may inspire millions to try one or two that I have listed. I also hope to experience the pressure that comes with being held accountable to produce positive results. If I never tell anyone, then nobody knows what I have or have not accomplished. If I tell everyone, then you know the drill. I’m sure I will get the occasional question. “What ever happen with that one goal thing you were doing?” “Hey, did you ever achieve that there thing you said you were going to do?” I know. This is crazy, right? Why put yourself under this kind of pressure? I do this because I have faith in God. I believe in myself. I have dreamed these things for a long time with little to no action. And now I am ready to receive HIS promise.

Don’t get me wrong readers. I know I may not hit the mark on all cylinders. It could be that some goals may not even make it out of the starting gate. But if I have my goals openly listed before my people and most importantly in front of me, they will serve as the road map, side rails, direction arrows, exit and entry ramps, and mile markers which will keep me focused, on track and aware of my progress. Publically sharing my goals with my people will also serve as built-in encouragement, affirmation and support delineation. Though not always necessary, I can receive a rejuvenation of energy and drive by the number of people who inquire of my progress and encourage me through sending well wishes that will keep my drive fluid. I can also discover a refreshed network of people that can and may align with my mission and perhaps affirm not only if my track makes good sense, but also offer avenues of ways and techniques to consider for achieving my goals. And of course there may be those that want to see me fail and are only checking in to find out if this is yet another positive candle lit pipe dream blown out again. With that said, I can determine to whom I consider a positive or negative resources for support.

I have thought about this and prayed about it long enough. Now I am ready to share my goals publically so millions can be inspired and also hold me accountable.

Dave Wess Sr.’s goals for 2010
Please pray for me!

Spiritual: I will to grow my relationship with Christ and in more ways lead my family.

• Quiet time meditation and prayer at least once a day for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Read or listen through the New Testament twice before December.
• Conduct at least 5 to 7 bible or spiritual study sessions with family.
• Air at least 1 BlogTalk radio broadcast on a biblically based topic by end of year.
• Perform 2 to 3 speaking/preaching engagements by end of year.
• Teach or lead a small group 4 to 8 times by end of year.

Marriage: I will improve my relationship with my wife.

• Schedule and experience at least 6 to 8 dates with my wife. At least 1 each qtr.
• Conduct at least 5 to 7 bible, spiritual or couple type sessions with my wife. At least 1 each qtr.
• Conduct at least 3 review sessions to discuss focus needs in our relationship.
• Practice more patients in my communications.
• I will have my wife review my goals and will be open to her feedback.
• Do grocery shopping at least 6 times. Ouch!! This one hurts!
• I will increase doing dishes and cleaning around the house by 15% Oh the PAIN!
• Experience the 10 second kiss & hug at least 15 times. This ought to be fun!
• Health: I will to grow my relationship with Christ and in more ways lead my family.
• Reduce cigar intake by 75 to 95%.
• Reduce alcoholic beverages by 50%. I confess! Yeah, that’s right, I occasionally enjoy a beverage or two. Not like back I the day though.
• Reduce weight by75 lbs. by May 1st
• Work on a 1300 to 1500 calorie a day diet.
• Experience 30 minutes to 1 hour 3 to 5 days a week.
• Participate in at least one walk-a-thons for a charity.
• Participate in an aerobic class or a sport team at least 6 to 12 times. Zumba anyone?

Education & Certification: I pray funding will become available to apply where applicable to achieve the following.

• Experience the following: Take at least 1 to 2 courses at a university in one or more of the following areas.
• Public speaking
• Master training certificate
• Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
• Toast masters guest sessions
• Attend ASTD conference
• Attend National Speakers Association

Compensation: I will increase annual by 250%.

• Part-time ministry position at Dayspring Church of God
• DNA Leadership consultation.
• Business investment venture & Start-up opportunities.
• New Dave Wess Venture “Coming Soon!”
• Motivational Speaking

Consulting: I pray funding will become available to apply where applicable to achieve the following.

• Advertisements for consulting
• Community Media 4 to 10 times
• Radio PSA
• News Paper PSA
• Video Demos
• Motivational speaking
• Conducting training
• Instructional
• At least 4 to 6 Online BlogTalk Radio Shows
• 3 Consulting
• 1 Religious
• 1 Political or Sports
• 1 Family or Relationship
• Free and for pay speaking engagements:
• Spiritual: Vesper service preaching, small group, City Gospel Mission (Homeless)
• Educational: High schools, Middle Schools, College level
• Starting in Cincinnati, OH and going Global
• Advertisements for consulting
• Community Media 4 to 10 times
• Radio PSA
• News Paper PSA
• Video Demos
• Motivational speaking
• Conducting training
• Instructional.
• Have 1st Draft of 1st book completed by 1st of May.