It is day 98. I am two days away from the goal. I have made it 98 yards and I have two yards more to go for the touchdown.

Some thoughts as we wrap this thing up:

1. This is not rocket science. It is straightforward. That doesn’t mean it’s easy, but it is doable.

2. Ambiguity is the enemy. If you want to achieve a goal you have to be specific about what you are after. Otherwise you won’t be able to measure it.

3. Keeping The List small is a necessity. I have seven daily items I am working on. Any more than that and it is harder to keep moving forward.

4. 100 days is long enough to work on something and achieve results. After 100 days you have enough achievements to start analyzing what works and what doesn’t. I truly expect to be more productive in the next 100 days.

This 100 Days Strong journey has totally been worth it. Time to finish strong and start the next round.

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman

I love this quote. I have been working the last 97 days to reach further than before. My world has changed for the better because of it.

#keepmovingforward

As I come to the end of my 100 Days Strong journey, I am now looking towards my next steps. What is it that I want to accomplish next? Do I continue on with my current goals, or set new ones? I have some thinking to do.

To that end, I had an interesting conversation this week. I had mentioned to a colleague that reading was one of my current goals. The person I was talking to told me that she would also like to read more. With a few questions I found out her goal was a bit different than mine

She told me she has a goal to read for maximum comprehension. She told me about a book she wants to read by Jordan Peterson that outlines 12 distinct steps that need to be taken. To master those 12 steps, she will have to take a different approach than I have. She wants to internalize the material.

Over these past 96 days, I have read or listened to a chapter of a book every day. I am an auditory learner, so this works well for me as I can listen and learn generally about topics. I’ve read several books over the last 96 days and it has been quite the experience.

However, the idea of mastering the material inside of a singular book presents a different challenge all together. To learn the concepts and become proficient at them. To really understand the material in its entirety. A different planning regimen would have to be put into place.

I say all of this to make this point: her goal sounds similar to mine, but is not. Both goals are worthy of pursuit. However, the level of effort for one is much different than the other. I find this very interesting.

How many times do we tell people about our goals and think people understand? Only then to find out the difference and that there are nuances that we can learn from. There are different tactics we can take to achieve the goal we are after.

I love it that her goal was different than mine. I love that she had a focus that I had not considered. It makes me want to learn more and adopt some of her approach.

I want to take a moment to express gratitude. My wife is the best. I am so very thankful for her. She has been my best friend and my favorite person in this world for over 24 years.

Here are three reasons (out of a ba-gillion):

1. I have (aside from Jesus) never had a better friend. Our friendship just gets better and better with the years.

2. She is an amazing mother. My son is awesome. He is respectful. He is kind and considerate. He has manners. His influence? His mama. She is the best.

3. She is crazy creative. She makes everything around her more beautiful. I absolutely love it.

I love my wife.

That is the post.

I wrote the words below some time ago, but ran across them today and wanted to share. I continue to journey with this beautiful woman. It is a wonderful adventure.

It seems like I have known you forever. And also like it’s only been days. Our love is still fresh, but so rich and deep.

We feel in love so quick. Many wondered if it would stick, I never doubted us for a moment.

I knew that We had found it. A love that was real and lasting. So, we marched confidently into the future.

We are not where we thought we’d be. But, that is completely ok. Where we are is better. I love who we are becoming.

It’s not an adventure if you know the path. There is no one I would rather do it with. You are my best friend.

I love it that I get to walk with you. That you are my partner through it all. I wouldn’t be me if it weren’t for you.

We are now two decades down this road. There are wonders and indescribable beauties. The best one of all my love is you, the woman I love.