Adventure

Helen Keller said "life is either a daring adventure or nothing"

I believe that statement to be true, the fun in life is not sitting within your comfort zone wrapped up in cotton wool protected from all the possible things that could go wrong or may hurt or harm us or make us uncomfortable. Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone. Exploring opportunities, discovering nature, building a business, mastering the arts or just learning to surf, play the piano or cook seafood, learn to dance, go on a cruise, climb a mountain or race your kids around the block on a bike. Life should be a wonderful adventure and to make it a wonderful adventure we need to push the envelope a bit, test the boundaries and our capabilities. You do this not by setting goals but by kicking goals. Sure write your goals down, but act on them or they will forever remain goals.

You can see a list of my goals on the right of this blog. This morning at 5am I went on the hot air balloon ride I had been keen to do for years, fantastic experience, peaceful and serene with an amazing view. Now on to kicking the next goal.

If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up way too much space

The Power of Humanity

Not only do I believe that we are capable of more than we imagine. I believe in the goodness of people. The ability for us to share and care for each other as a human race.

I am overwhelmed by Australians and the worlds response to the devastating fires that ripped through Victoria and the losses suffered by the those communities.

In the response to this tragedy we find that as a human race we can transcend the common boundaries of society. Gone are the barriers of class, gender, politics, creed and colour. The stories of individuals, families and communities putting the needs of others ahead of their own have been absolutely amazing.

We should be compassionate for those who have lost loved ones and belongings.

We should be enlighted by the ability of us to share and care.

Good time to get off your backside and offer to share and care in your community

cheers

Rowdy

I believe passionately in setting goals.

My experience has also taught me that setting goals is not enough. It is just too easy to set and forget, to extend deadlines or compromise targets.

The best way to ensure you achieve your goals is to write them down, although this still wont ensure you get things done.

You need to share them with someone who will hold you accountable.

I have decided to share my goals for 2009 with you, my blog readers. I invite you to hold me accountable, and I will write about my progress and the actual experiences.

I invite you to share your goals in this blog also and lets see if we cant make some good things happen.

cheers

Rowdy

Never give up

Persistence wins over talent every time. If you persistently work toward your dreams and goals, keep going when the going gets tough, keep putting your best foot forward when you feel like giving up, keep looking for opportunities when others are throwing in the towel, there is a better than average chance that in the end you will get to where you are going.

Take the example of former Geelong AFL team captain Ben Graham, now playing NFL in the United States. Hired by the New York Jets early in the season then sacked, rehired 3 weeks later then sacked again, then 6 weeks in the wilderness, no team no money and no prospects, but he didnt give up. 6 weeks ago he was hired by the Arizona Cardinals and today he played in the what could be the greatest sporting show on earth, the superbowl, every NFL players dream.

Of course you need talent, but plenty of people with talent give up too soon. Persistence is what gets you across the line