1/2016 - Happy 2016 and setting new goals

As I am writing this, 9 days have passed since 2016 was wildly celebrated around the world and I do realize my first post in 2016 is 9 days late.

Up to this moment, my 2016 is good.

In this post, I would like to list down my 2016 goals that I have planned so far. I was reluctant to share in it public at first. But, then I thought what good is it if I just keep it to myself or I cannot find energy and dedication to keep my own promises. So, I want to make it public in order to push me to achieve what I want to achieve. I had tried it another way previously - writing my goals in a notebook. Unfortunately, that notebook is nowhere to be found now and I couldn't review my 2015 goals. So, turning my goals into digital print can solve the issue and allow me to review it from time to time.

In my opinion, 2016 is a year with full of new challenges. While Malaysia is encountering different challenges - currency weakens and politicians crack new jokes everyday, life still have to continue. Hoping to have a fruitful year, I have set new resolutions and I am resolved to complete them before the end of 2016.

1. I will output at least 52 posts at my blog by 31-Dec-2016.
2. I will read at least 6 books by 31-Dec-2016.
3. I will earn at least RM1000 from the stock of my choice by 31-Dec-2016.
4. I will have a healthy lifestyle and keep my BMI below 21. I will reduce my body fat to within the 15%-18% range by 31-Dec-2016.
5. I will output my 1-year and 3-years plan by 31-Mar-2016.

Goal-setting is not an easy task. The goal should be as specific as possible. It should be quantifiable (a specific goal that you want to achieve), measurable (a parameter that you can keep track of your progress)  and achievable (a realistic goal). What good does a goal do if it does not motivate but demotivate you. It is always good to have high expectation to yourself. But,at the same time, we need to keep it realistic. As the old-saying, Rome was not built in one day. Having a great goal is exciting, only if it is given enough time to grow and mature.

My listed goals above may not be anything exciting but they do mean a lot to me when I achieve them ( I intended to write "if I achieve..." but it sounds like I am giving myself excuse not to achieve them).

Wish me luck!