New year’s resolutions
In 2008 I treated my body like a rag.
In 2009 I will work out twice a week and eat more home-made food.
Why: “Even the least organized among us spends time and energy planning and strategizing about our career, personal finances and health. Why? Because we al think we might be forced to forfeit those things if we aren’t purposeful and thoughtful about them. [...] If we aren’t purposeful about our exercise and diet, our health could fail us.” Lencioni, The three big questions for a frantic family
In 2008 I stressed out majorly about work.
In 2009 I won’t lose any sleep over work.
Why: This year we achieved anything worth remembering thanks to the herculean efforts of 2 or 3 A+ players in the team. But now I have a top notch management team and it is so incredibly liberating to see them take it on themselves to deliver above and beyond.
In 2008 I put my job first and my family second.
In 2009 Lucas and Clara will get my best thinking and my best doing.
Why: In 2008 our family life was unfocused. As the CEO of the family I winged it, crossed my fingers, hoped that everything would work out. But we weren’t purposeful. In 2009 we will focus on having real fun together and enjoying our weekends to the max.
In 2008 I lived a split life between two ideas that could make me rich.
In 2009 I will cast my lot with one and hope for the best.
Why: In 2008 I tried to hedge. I followed the advice of people who haven’t dared starting something new for themselves. In 2009 I will commit to one of two things, and stick with my choice for the next 3 years.
In 2008 I let many good thoughts evaporate.
In 2009 I will blog.
Why: Because I learnt so much from other entrepreneurs out there who not only do a remarkable job, but care enough to share it with the rest of us.
To all my friends and colleagues: keep me accountable!
Good Resolutions! If you want to do it, Sam, you will.
It’s 6 month into the year and half-way point is a great time to reflect and adjust the course.
I just wanted to make sure that you are honest to some of your resolutions, well, at least the one that I care for. In particular I wanted to see if you are working out, eating and sleeping well.
Hey Vadim, thanks for checking in! I have been making good progress on the work resolution
and family life is significantly better too. I find myself less distracted with work in the evenings and weekends. I think the change of work atmosphere allowed me to adjust my attitude (workaholism).
Now to your question. I am sleeping a little better. Eating much better thanks to an iPhone app called Lose It! Which makes you aware of your calorie intakes. Exercise wise I am not working out with regularity yet but I now have a much more positive attitude towards exercise. Instead of avoiding activity I seek it. I bike and swim and hike mostly. I still find the gym a depressing choice so I do very little there.
I have lost 9lbs since The last day at Angel.