Don’t you just hate to-do lists? No matter how much you attack them or how effectively you manage them, the never, ever seem to go away. My wife and I were working on some master to-do lists last Friday. Mine was two pages long. And many of the items were larger projects that are really composed of their own set of to-do lists.
But that evening I saw a better kind of list. And I found it on the mirror of my 14 year old daughter’s bathroom. Besides making me feel terribly proud, it reminded me the importance of keeping your dreams and objectives in the forefront of your mind. To visualize them (daily if possible). And, minimally, to at least write them down.
I got permission from her to share her list on this blog. I hope it will encourage you to compose your own such list.
Things I would like to do…
To master French
To be well educated
To have a strong sense of hope
To speak clearly
To have read all Jane Austen novels
To have ten completed and perfected songs
To finish ninth grade early
To save money
To have $500 in my bank account
To be sensitive to others
To completely trust in God
To fully believe in God’s power
Memorize quotes, passages, and poems worth knowing
To be strong and healthy
To be efficient and confident
To be proud of myself
Imahni, if you’re reading this blog, know that I am proud of you.
That is beautiful. A great reminder to focus on the “why” more so than the “how”. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks, Dad.🙂
Mostly, I just wrote it because everything I was trying to do wasn't working and I was getting frustrated. Writing that list helped me begin with the end in mind. That way I know it's not just not working. It's just taking more effort than I thought it would. Which is a much better way to see it than in one short word of failure.🙂
Mostly, I just wrote it because everything I was trying to do wasn't working and I was getting frustrated. Writing that list helped me begin with the end in mind. That way I know it's not just not working. It's just taking more effort than I thought it would. Which is a much better way to see it than in one short word of failure.🙂
Wow. I love this. It helps put things in perspective. And Ron, you have an amazing daughter. 🙂
Your daughter is so wise!
Wow! Your daughters to-do-list is both inspiring and humbling. Kudos to you and your wife for raising such a mature daughter. Thanks for sharing.
that is so inspiring.
that is really inspiring.
Great post…but I wonder my list is longer? I think I need to audit it!!! I also read an interesting blog that contains an anti-list/goal theme. I'm not too fond of that idea but it did resonate with me that perhaps I have too many list/goals. Maybe it's a control thing. Let me know your thoughts.Regards,Carl
Wow, you should be proud..she is well on her way to fulfilling all her dreams…and her priorities are in the right place. Good job on some awesome parenting!H
I love this. I want to do almost everything on your list. Can I borrow it?
I love this. I want to do almost everything on your list. Can I borrow it?