This business of setting goals, and focusing on the big rocks is not something to be taken lightly. It takes focus. Currently, there are two categories of goals that are occupying synapses on my cerebral cortex:
- Household Necessities
- Higher Callings
Which ones do you think are in the ‘Big Rock’ group? Yes, the Higher Callings. But thus far I have not been able to focus on them, as the Household Necessities are in the damn way: a stack of framed photos in the foyer; an unused turntable I need to flip on craigslist; the unplugged teevee that must be donated asap; a pile of dirty laundry; and a bunch of other similar, petty distractions.
As long as these chores little pebbles remain unfinished scattered about – and quite visible in my apartment – I am having a helluva time navigating to the hall of Big Rocks. Can’t seem to do it. But rather than complain, I’ve decided I’ll just start small (how counter-7 habits of me, I know).
So there we have Goal No. 1: The next 48 hours (work hours excepted) are dedicated to clearing my immediate environment of clutter. Immediately thereafter I will move on to developing my set of Quarterly Goals, followed by an action plan. Also, at some point I might acquire the bible of GTD.
I just bought the book based on your recommendation. My parents actually laugh at me on a fairly regular basis because I like to read books about things instead of actually do them, so they are not going to know about my latest purchase.