Adding Inches To My Pythons - A 2016 Goal

2015 draws to a close. Lots happened this year. I honestly don't remember what all of my resolutions were 360-some days ago. At this point, I'm not sure it matters. The past is just that.

So, what is this year going to bring? A new job. Perhaps a new residence. Maybe even a new truck. That said, here are a few goals I have:

1. Be an awesome team player
2. Provide insight others may not see that is worthy of everyone's time
3. Willingness to learn from everyone's mistakes, including my own
4. Settle for nothing less than I deserve due to impatience
5. Accept that what I do get is indeed what was meant for me after plenty of hard work and perseverance

Also, other personal goals include:

1. Learning the drum basics
2. Getting involved in veteran homelessness, though I'm not sure how or where I would be best suited to help
3. Having more get-togethers with those I hold near and dear with no shortage of laughter, love, and appreciation

Can I be honest? Daily routine has taken its toll on me. I need a change. Who is with me? I came to this realization when I was doing some work for a client of mine and came across two quotes searching for the right inspiration for their project:

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough

In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take

So what does that mean? It means that if I'm not satisfied with my life as it is, it is no one else's responsibility other than my own to make it that one life to live. This is something that is a HUGE misnomer in our society. We are quick to point a finger at someone else for our own discomfort or lack of happiness. The fact is, if I'M not happy, I must go out and change MY situation. Not my neighbor, or my pops, or my high school buddy.

We all have something in our lives that we aren't pleased with. Perhaps a lack of education to get a dream job. Maybe it's taking the first step to getting a new job and getting out of a toxic company, which seems to be tougher than it should. It could even be confronting someone to find a way to improve communication, or even coming to terms with ones-self that you treat others disrespectfully and decide to seek professional help to improve your relationships. If it all seems overwhelming, find someone you can trust who will be honest with you, even if it is an unbiased 3rd party, and talk things through. 

Regardless of what it is, be thankful that it is 2016... you have 366 days to work it through. I know I'm looking forward to the extra day to add inches to my Pythons. 

In all seriousness though, pick a problem, figure out how to solve it, make the change, and repeat. Don't regret those chances you thought may have been initially too risky to take. Perhaps it is exactly what you need. Don't be afraid to fail. Don't think you have to fix everything all at once either. Make milestones of your most important items, set dates, and manage your progress. Forward movement, no matter how small, is better than sitting on your duff.

I truly wish you a happy and healthy 2016. Thanks for reading. All 3 of you =)