Goal Machine
It’s no surprise to anyone that I am heavily entrenched in the culture of lululemon athletica. I believe in every word of its mission (to elevate the world from mediocrity to greatness) and every minute of it’s beautiful execution.
Part of that culture is its focus on goal-setting and really drilling down into who you are and what is important. It’s vulnerable! It’s scary! It’s taken me over a year of walking (writing) in circles trying to figure out my ten year vision when I’d really rather just take a nap.
Am I nervous about putting this out there? Uh yeah. Do I know it’s going to make me stronger and more accountable for always figuring out what I *really* want? Duh. My goals might change but for now, especially on the one year front, these are the things I really, very badly, want to accomplish in order to figure out just what might be next for me in the areas of Health, Career, and Personal.
So here they are… my goals as of August 11, 2011:
HEALTH
1 YEAR
- I run a marathon in under 3 hours 30 minutes by June 26, 2012
- I run a 50K ultramarathon by December 31, 2012
5 YEAR
- I complete a full Ironman Triathlon by Fall 2017
- I can do the splits in yoga by 2017
10 YEAR
- I complete the Great Wall of China Marathon by Spring 2022
CAREER
1 YEAR
- I am an Assistant Manager with a heavy focus on Community at lululemon athletica by Fall 2012
- I am booking two contract jobs per year that pertain to fitness by Fall 2012
5 YEAR
- I am working at lululemon athletica as a Community Director, strategist and/or Run Brand Manager by Spring 2017
- My blog, Walk to the Mailbox, has at least one major sponsor by 2017
10 YEAR
- My blog has sponsorship that supports me full time and I publish a book about my marathon journey by 2022
PERSONAL
1 YEAR
- My sister and I take a vacation together, just the two of us, by August 2012
- I am in a healthy, happy relationship that is full of fun and lots of open communication by 2012
5 YEAR
- I collect and digitize the history of DiCello family recipes from Uncle Mike, Aunt Rose and Aunt Mary Ann by Fall 2017
- My sister and I continue to take yearly Sister Vacation by 2017
10 YEAR
- I am married and we live in downtown Chicago. We are active- running, biking, traveling, taking yoga, expanding our minds and always on an adventure by 2022.
- My sister and I are still taking vacations together. Our brother is old enough that he may join us too by 2022.
