Dartboard planning
It is often said that most people spend more time planning a weekend trip than they do planning their lives.
That is a rather harsh statement.
Unfortunately, it is also an accurate statement.
As I write these words, I am a living example.
by Pixel Drip
My brother and brother-in-law play together on the same team in a local dart league. So, whenever we spend family time together with them — throwing darts is often what we do.
The only time I throw darts is when I am with them and I have to borrow their darts to be able to join in.
This year I put a dart set on my christmas wish list and I was gifted with a set of darts.
Now I am working on where can I setup a dartboard in my home!
My wife and I live in a relatively small place.
The challenge is to find a place with the proper height for the dartboard and the proper throwing distance, without fear of damaging the darts or other things in our home.
As I am doing this I started to think about how much planning I do for my own life!
- How much planning goes into the goals I say that I want?
- What is it that I want to accomplish in my life?
- What would I like my life to look like?
I have to admit that I do not give as much attention to these thoughts as they deserve.
That thought in itself is rather convicting.
This is a neat living example of spending more time planning for a dartboard then planning for my own life.
What about you, do you find yourself spending more time and effort planning a weekend trip or some other project than you do planning your own life?
Just something to think about.
Please share your thoughts about planning your life in the comments below!
all the best,
Derrall
Hi Derrall,
I am not of a big planer to begin with, I do some planning if it is necessary but that’s it. I usually get overwhelmed when I have to plan a big thing like a Birthday party and such. I usually like doing things myself, but sometimes you need outside help and that on its own can be a challenge too.
I like to envision things or should I say parts of my life, and it will unfold in time. I do take some actions now and then, but I am rather lay back and observe what will happen.
I know, certainly not everyone’s liking.
Great post though!! 🙂
Cheers
Sylvia
thank you for your kind words Sylvia
sounds like you do some planning, more like mental picturing, just not sketching it out on paper
you may find that writting it out — putting it down on paper will help to clarify the thoughts
all the best in all you do!
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thank you for your kind words Loes
Yes, Wealthy Affiliate is a great training ground for learning affiliate marketing
all the best as you move into the next stage of you life!
Hello Derrall,
I think planning includes all the things you are doing preparing to play darts. You are preparing to spend quality time with people in your life you care about most. What could be better? Watching a movie or TV program? I think not..
Its always good to write things down, pray over/about it, tell a good friend who will help you stay accountable, and then start doing it!
E.
Thank you for your kind words Eiress,
It is so true that interaction with real live people is good, as opposed to the social media that is the current fad.
absolutely, writing things down and getting clear is a necessary part of planning
all the best in all you do!