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2023 Running Grade: D-<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI stated in 2023 a goal of running one half marathon and 500+ miles for the year. \u00a0\u00a0I never ran a half marathon in 2023. \u00a0And didn’t come anywhere near the 500 mile goal, so a D- is being generous. \u00a0 I will give myself points for running consistently on every vacation I took this year. Also for not gaining any weight (still around 205 – 208 lbs), and I did play a decent amount of soccer, just kicking the ball around, etc. \u00a0But no, I didn’t achieve this goal sadly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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2023 Karate Grade: F<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI stated for 2023, I wanted to be practicing karate regularly to keep my knowledge and maybe learn some \u00a0new techniques, kata, etc. \u00a0 Well, just like running, it didn’t really happen. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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2023 Foreign Language Grade: \u00a0F<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nUmm, same as above. \u00a0Nothing else to add.<\/p>\n
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2023 Read More Books Grade: \u00a0D<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI didn’t hit the one book a month target.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Audit my time Grade: C+<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI still have more to work on for time management, but I did make some improvements in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Finish home projects that were started and never completed Grade: \u00a0B+<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nI made some major progress on my basement with contracting some of the work out and also working on \u00a0some things on my own. \u00a0The dry wall is now up and almost finished, so the basement will be completed soon. \u00a0I also made some progress on outdoor projects (like building a full size soccer goal), so overall, this was where some of my time went.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Why were these goals not achieved better?<\/strong><\/p>\nI blame the lackluster performance of these goals on LivestockCity,\u00a0<\/strong>my startup company. \u00a0 The amount of hours I needed to put into it in 2023 was a lot. \u00a0 I was helping to code, advertise\/market, produce media content, interview people, talking with investors, and constantly in staff meetings all week every week. \u00a0 On top of this, I have a job that actually supports me while I wait for LivestockCity to grow enough to support me for a living. \u00a0So because of these reason, I give myself a pass because I know I could hit all of these goals if I had more time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
2024 Goals<\/span><\/h2>\nI stated some ambitious goals in 2023 and came up short. \u00a0I overestimated my free time do these things, so what about 2024? \u00a0How will I modify my goals for this year? \u00a0A lot of the 2023 goals are still 2024 goals. Some are even lifetime goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Running<\/strong><\/p>\nRunning has been really good to me. \u00a0It has kept me healthy and in shape when I do it consistently. \u00a0It allows me to eat what I want and not worry about excessive weight gain. \u00a0But I am not running like I was 10 or even 5 years ago. \u00a0My last marathon was in 2017, almost 7 years ago. \u00a0 Although I still don’t plan to run 3-5 half marathons in a year like I used to, my 2024 goal is to just achieve consistent<\/span> regular running. \u00a0Not just running on vacation, but also no numerical mileage goal. \u00a0If it is 500 miles, that would be great, but I am just looking for consistency in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Karate<\/strong><\/p>\nThe room in my basement dedicated to this will be one of the first rooms ready, so this should help with practicing karate more consistently, as well implementing some weight lifting as well. \u00a0Nothing too crazy though.\u00a0<\/p>
I stated in 2023 a goal of running one half marathon and 500+ miles for the year. \u00a0\u00a0I never ran a half marathon in 2023. \u00a0And didn’t come anywhere near the 500 mile goal, so a D- is being generous. \u00a0 I will give myself points for running consistently on every vacation I took this year. Also for not gaining any weight (still around 205 – 208 lbs), and I did play a decent amount of soccer, just kicking the ball around, etc. \u00a0But no, I didn’t achieve this goal sadly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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2023 Karate Grade: F<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n I stated for 2023, I wanted to be practicing karate regularly to keep my knowledge and maybe learn some \u00a0new techniques, kata, etc. \u00a0 Well, just like running, it didn’t really happen. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2023 Foreign Language Grade: \u00a0F<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Umm, same as above. \u00a0Nothing else to add.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2023 Read More Books Grade: \u00a0D<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n I didn’t hit the one book a month target.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Audit my time Grade: C+<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n I still have more to work on for time management, but I did make some improvements in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Finish home projects that were started and never completed Grade: \u00a0B+<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n I made some major progress on my basement with contracting some of the work out and also working on \u00a0some things on my own. \u00a0The dry wall is now up and almost finished, so the basement will be completed soon. \u00a0I also made some progress on outdoor projects (like building a full size soccer goal), so overall, this was where some of my time went.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Why were these goals not achieved better?<\/strong><\/p>\n I blame the lackluster performance of these goals on LivestockCity,\u00a0<\/strong>my startup company. \u00a0 The amount of hours I needed to put into it in 2023 was a lot. \u00a0 I was helping to code, advertise\/market, produce media content, interview people, talking with investors, and constantly in staff meetings all week every week. \u00a0 On top of this, I have a job that actually supports me while I wait for LivestockCity to grow enough to support me for a living. \u00a0So because of these reason, I give myself a pass because I know I could hit all of these goals if I had more time.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n I stated some ambitious goals in 2023 and came up short. \u00a0I overestimated my free time do these things, so what about 2024? \u00a0How will I modify my goals for this year? \u00a0A lot of the 2023 goals are still 2024 goals. Some are even lifetime goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Running<\/strong><\/p>\n Running has been really good to me. \u00a0It has kept me healthy and in shape when I do it consistently. \u00a0It allows me to eat what I want and not worry about excessive weight gain. \u00a0But I am not running like I was 10 or even 5 years ago. \u00a0My last marathon was in 2017, almost 7 years ago. \u00a0 Although I still don’t plan to run 3-5 half marathons in a year like I used to, my 2024 goal is to just achieve consistent<\/span> regular running. \u00a0Not just running on vacation, but also no numerical mileage goal. \u00a0If it is 500 miles, that would be great, but I am just looking for consistency in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Karate<\/strong><\/p>\n The room in my basement dedicated to this will be one of the first rooms ready, so this should help with practicing karate more consistently, as well implementing some weight lifting as well. \u00a0Nothing too crazy though.\u00a0<\/p>2024 Goals<\/span><\/h2>\n
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