2013 Goals

This is the first time I have publicly set goals for a new year and I know everyone has heard this before, but I am going to stick to these GOALS!

Professionally
The Goal for this year is simple: Climb! The first year of a new position is where one learns the most about that position. With that said, I am determined to become the company expert in ISM (more on that later) and IQAN. I want to become the SSD expert for the Portland Branch. I intend to keep learning about hydraulics; particularly valves and pumps. I am going to watch and observe management so i will have foundation when that opportunity rises in the future. I will read the books the managers are reading, and will dress better than the managers dress.

I believe ISM can be a $5,000,000 piece of business in 3 years with 50% gross margins. I am going to be focused on this part of the business more than anything.

Education
The goal for my formal education is to raise the GPA. Currently my GPA is just north of 3.4, but I would like to bring it to 3.5+. My informal GPA will consist of reading, lectures, and joining organizations around the community.

Life
My wife and I have the same day off for the first time in three years and we intend to have fun! We are going to explore the Pacific Northwest. We plan on spending time with our family on weekend vacations. I all goes well ,we will be purchasing our first house as well as going on a trip for our 2nd anniversary; Maui!

My wife and I are going to post to our blogs weekly. I am committing to post to my blog by Saturday night.

I would like to learn O-C and create my first app for the apple store, with the goal of generating $500/ month.

Health

This is the year of HEALTH! My goal is to lose 60lbs this year. It is time to get in shape for a number of reasons, but the first and most important is my health; I want to be around for a long time! I plan on taking a protein supplement, cutting out simple carbs, and doing cardio 4 - 5x/ week. I will post my weight monthly starting today. 305lbs. ( I will update Jan 5th.)

1440
Everyone belongs to the 1440 club, one thousand four hundred and forty minutes in every day, those who use them most wisely are the most successful. I truly believe this an plan to make the most of 2013!