Goals and Personal Growth

Dude, setting goals is seriously important.  It sets benchmarks and something to strive for.  But be prudent!  It’s important to think about these goals.  Don’t let yourself set random “New Year’s Resolutions”.

Goals must be realistic, attainable, and make you work to achieve.  Set a plan to achieve them.  Dave Ramsey is right when he says, “A goal without a plan is just a dream.”  How do you expect to reach a goal if you have no plans on how to do it?  Even a simple plan is fine.  It doesn’t need to be too complex, as long as it’s thought out and logical.  And make sure to revisit your goals regularly.  I revisit mine every month and adjust them if I need to.

Push your friends, family, and colleagues to set goals too.  Sharing them with each other will help push you to succeed.  I want to succeed in the eyes of my peers.  And I want to see my peers succeed too.  I’m going to push them and hold them accountable for their goals as I hope they will for me.

As a company, we set goals for ourselves, both personal and professional.  We’re completely open about them share them so we can be held accountable.

My 2013 personal goals are:
Start saving $$ this year
Back to a healthy diet
Lift 3-4 times/week
Be able to run 4 miles without stopping all year round
Read 4 cookbooks
Read 2 leadership books
Read 2 novels
Visit Seattle
Blog 2x/week
Revisit goals monthly

My 2013 professional goals are:
Open up a second store
Find a potential spot for UMelt in Providence
Expand Wildwood Catering
Work more on the line in the kitchen
Volunteer regularly at a non profit
Revisit goals monthly


What are your 2013 goals?