Resolutions and the Social Funk
Posted in January 4th, 2010 by Phil | Filed under My Life | Comments (2)
I spent the last few days pondering what I wanted to do for this new year. Myy whole life, everyone I’ve known has really pushed the “New Year’s Resolutions”. I’ve seen it on T.V. I’ve seen it on the news. I’ve seen it through my friends and family members. I’ve always struggled with it. I have, however, decided to attempt something this year, that I have wanted to do for more than 5. It’s not really a resolution, just a goal I’ve set for myself.I once heard that the brightest men in the world read an average of 19 books a year. I want to be one of the brightest men in the world. Not because I’m prideful and only desire to place myself ona pedestal of pompous arrogance. It’s because I enjoy learning. I enjoy being able to communicate with others. I like being informed. I remember when I was about 12 I overheard a conversation between two adults. I didn’t know what they were talking about and that frustrated me. I decided I never wanted to be incapable of continuing a conversation with someone because of my inability to express my opinion. So, naturally, this goal fits. I did however change it slightly.
In 2010, and hopefully the every year that follows, I want to read 24 books. That’s 1 book every 2 weeks for the next year. I think it’s more than accomplishable, yet it will still force me to stretch a little to do so. I want to know what I’m to read this year, so I’ve decided to make a list and devide the number into 6 categories: World Classics, Politics, Self Improvement, Personal, Career, and New Release. This will give me 4 books in 6 categories which I feel enables me to continue to grow in my cultural awareness from the past, present, and future. I hope to achieve it and am looking for suggestions. I already have my first 4 books lined up so if you have any ideas for other books to read, please let me know and I’ll happily check them out.
May 13, 2010 at 6:33 pm
read ‘Crucial Conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high’
May 14, 2010 at 3:56 pm
@Stephanie thanks I’ll add it to the list.
As a general update, I’ve pretty much sucked at this goal. I’m down 3 book and I should be around 10. But i’ve also been working 2 full time jobs. So I guess that makes up for it? I’ll hop back on the bus soon, get caught up and exceed my expectations as any true peocrasinator would do.