Monday, October 17, 2022

My Approach...

 


Goal setting is an important part of my life and a big reason for any success I’ve had. I set quarterly goals in 4 areas of my life and use those as a guide for my day-to-day activities to keep my compass pointed at my stated true-north. Each category has a ONE THING that has to get done, regardless of every other goal. I then report monthly on my progress and make adjustments to ensure success. At the end of each quarter, I do a summary and am honest about where I succeeded, where I failed and then set new goals for the next quarter. Following are the categories I use to plot out my path in life, along with my ONE THING(s) for each area for the 4th quarter of 2022:

 

·      Faith/Fidelity (self-improvement): Strive to know God and self and to become the best version of me possible. ONE THING: Finish historical fiction novel and get it out to members of my Tribe to review.

·      Family: Improve my family tree. ONE THING: Dedicated time with each member of my family every week.

·      Fitness: Be strong, fit and capable of defending myself and those close to me. ONE THING(s): Start a stretching program to increase strength and flexibility in my hips, back, neck and shoulders, which I've had issues with for years. Additionally, achieve a 3.5 minute plank, 15 pullups, 2.5 minute dead hang and gain 5 pounds of muscle (DEXA verification), boxing training, target practice.

·      Finances: Be financially unshakable. ONE THING(s): Create additional income stream. Start investing IRA back into the market. Intentionally reduce spending in one area. End quarter with a higher net worth than I began with...

 

Stay tuned for updates….


Friday, October 7, 2022

Retrospective...

 


What I’m Working On: Habitat for Humanity build…

 

What’s New For Me: Cold Plunging…I’ve done a cold plunge up to my neck every day so far in October…

 

What I’m Watching: The Bedros Keuilian Podcast….

 

What I’m Reading: Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

 

What I’m Studying/Learning: Self-Directed IRAs…

 

What I’m Looking Forward To: BBQ’ing this weekend…

 

Song Stuck In My Head: Bound for the Floor by Local H

 

Quote That Has Me Thinking: “The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” – Robert Greene

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Quote to Live By....


 "I'm learning who I am day after day....no past, no future, just this day." - Gabriel Wolney

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Welcome ! (Blog Overview...)


Welcome to My Lobster Life. My goal after retiring in May of this year in my early 50s was to disappear for a spell, take the time to design my ideal life and set goals leading to the best version of me; basically, finally decide what I want to be when I grow up. To date, I've been able to get a six pack for the first time in more than 15 years, grow a beard, do some home remodeling and serve others in ways a full-time job never quite allowed me the time to. 


My vision for this blog is to share my goals and results, self-experiments and analysis of my ongoing efforts to become the best me possible in a way that others might be able to replicate or borrow from to create their own optimal selves. 


Feel free to sign up to receive the latest posts and do not hesitate to comment and/or provide constructive criticism. As long as responses are professional in nature, I will commit to responding to each of them. 


A disclaimer: I am an amateur of many things, but a professional of none. Please seek a professional for specific guidance. Anything you read here is nothing more than my own efforts, thoughts and opinions. I do not know enough about your specific situation(s) to render anything more than an opinion. Furthermore, all of my efforts are based on my own genetics and life experiences, so similar results should not necessarily be expected on your own journey.


Thanks for visiting, and best of luck in your own endeavors....

2023 Review

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