Episode Summary:
In this week’s episode, we run through each of our 2020 goals and discuss progress as we’re now 75% of the way through 2020. There are three months left in the year, and we talk through how we want to finish 2020 strong. Plus, we add a new element to our goals check-ins as we each share what we’re grateful for. Showing gratitude can add value to any experience, even a goal check-in.
Episode Notes:
We start with a 2020 goals check-in and review. And for each goal and result, we share what they are grateful for.
What gets measured gets better and here are how we set goals using the SMART method:
- Specific
- Measureable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Time-Bound
Mike’s 2020 Goals:
- 15% net worth growth – Mike is currently trending at 8% growth, but still feeling good about it given the year.
- 20% annual spending reduction – Mike is trending at 28% on the year, which is impressive!
- Read 10 books – Mike has read 29 books in 2020.
- Be a better vegan – Mike scores himself a B on this goal. He found some recent motivation in Rich Roll’s book Finding Ultra.
- Be a more mindful minimalist – Mike scores himself an A- on this goal.
Maggie’s 2020 Goals:
- 15% net worth growth – Maggie is beating this goal at around 20% net worth growth so far.
- Deferring 75% of my income not tap into savings – Maggie is on track!
- Spend more quality and focused time with my kids and husband. – Maggie scores herself a B on this goal.
- Read 11 books – Maggie has read 37.5 books in 2020.
- Mostly minimal life – Write a blog post once a week, or 52 a year. – Maggie scores herself a D/F on this goal and has essentially given up on it to be pragmatic and focus on other goals.
- Meditating – Maggie scores herself a C on this goal.
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Show References
Rich Roll’s website (and podcast)
Rich Roll’s Book: Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself