Goals

Setting goals for oneself. This has been a popular topic for

success touted at seminars and in published works for many

a year. There were times in my life when I followed that sage

advise to failure and a fair measure of achievement.

I wanted a particular job; I saw it through with interviews

and follow-up phone calls, eventually getting the position

which I tenaciously pursued. There were certain projects

I undertook which demanded dedication and persistence.

I set my goals, stuck with my vision, and successfully com-

pleted that which I had originally set out to do.

Oh. why of course, there have been failures along the way.

I just changed my mind, I would choose to use as an excuse

for my shortcomings and unsuccessful endeavors.

Ah but today, in my waning years of old age, my goals have

been greatly simplified to suite the physical and emotional

limitations of my abilities. Time is also a factor for serious

consideration when common sense tells you that time is not

only a wastin’, but for a goodly portion has damn near plumb

wasted away.

That being said, I try and set my goals to more adequately fit

the realities of today. Trim my nails, feed the dogs, snooze to

Yanni playing the piano on my Echo, and chat on the phone

for five-minutes with my son when he gets home from work.

(Skip the toe nails, though, I have a hell of time trying to reach

them in the first place.)

If I could be assured of my life persisting for the next few days,

I’d consider writing one of those self-help “how to” books in-

spiring old folks to make it through yet another day. Can’t go

crazy overboard with that crap, you know. For now, I’ll settle

for this here short piece, and call it a day.

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Chris Hanch 2-11-2020