Happy New Year – 2017.
Over the past few years (here’s a link to 2016) instead of choosing to create a list of resolutions I’ve picked three words that create a theme or an outline for the upcoming year. As always, big thanks to Chris Brogan for turning me onto this idea!
Why Three Words?
Let me say this first, I like lists. Like most “list people” I love the feeling of accomplishment and checking off the items on my list. When I think of a list I automatically think of getting a task done and then moving on. So, when I think of resolutions they aren’t something I just want to “get done”. I want to create more than a resolution and a checklist, I want to do things that lead to a long-term lifestyle change.
As I look ahead a year from now what do I want my life to look like? What story do I want to tell and create? To create that life story it takes more than a checklist, it takes a blueprint of sorts. By choosing three words I have a guide that I can apply to different areas of my life throughout the year.
For example, when I set a health goal for myself I will use my three words to guide me in my approach. I’ll use those three words in relation to the food I eat. Those three words will provide motivation in regards to my exercise. Hopefully, you get the idea.
My Three Words For 2017
Grit
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, grit is defined as “firmness of character; indomitable spirit.” Angela Duckworth (author of the book Grit), edited this definition to be “perseverance and passion for long-term goals.”
I’m wanting to develop a tenacity and a grit in my approach to the physical, mental and spiritual areas of my life.
Execute
Moving beyond planning and “dreaming” to executing on my ideas and plans.
Disrupt
Intentionally doing things that disrupt my life and my routines that lead to new experiences and lifestyle changes.
That’s it – those are my three words. Those are the three words that I’ll be thinking about and letting guide me over the next 365 days.
Let’s roll!