Roy H. Williams of Austin’s Wizard Academy surprised me when he posted that he never makes any goals.  William’s premise was that instead of making goals, we need plans.  Goals, like the New Years resolutions we’ll be making and breaking in January, are so abstract that we don’t have to feel bad when they aren’t accomplished.

So, this year, I want to make specific plans that have the power to change my life, your life, and maybe even the whole world.  Here’s what we’ll do:

Step 1) Prayerfully make a list of things you need to change in your life or what you’ve always dreamed of doing. Go to God and ask him what changes he wants to see in your life.  Be sure to include all of the aspects of your life, including spiritual, physical, personal, relational, financial, educational, etc.

Step 2) From your list, pick twelve actionable items you want to accomplish in 2010.  Be specific.  Don’t say “get healthy,” say “lose 182 pounds in six days.”

Step 3) Assign a date that you want to complete your plan by.  If your plan requires more than one step, assign those steps dates as well.

Step 4) Post your plans here on this website or on your own.  Leave a comment or send me an email @ chrismorton82@gmail.com.

Step 5) Check in on each other. Use this blog, Facebook and whatever means necessary to hold yourself accountable.

I’ll be working on making my twelve plans this week.  Below are a few that I’m playing with.  I’d appreciate your suggestions.

-Visit one place I’ve never been
-Get back in Graduate School
-Run a marathon
-Read 40 books

I can’t wait to hear what your plans are!