A Word(s) for 2011
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Three years ago I ran across Chris Brogan’s Three Words for the new year and for some reason it resonated with me. Not meant to replace goals, but to set a focus on the coming year. I like thinking in concepts.
Words are powerful. They can change people. They can change directions, attitudes, decisions.
Here are my three words for 2011:
SERVE. INCOME. FOCUS.
Serve. I must continue to listen and recognize opportunities to serve. It isn’t a natural thing to self. It’s an important part of what I do believe should be a foundation in my endeavors. Meaning always seems to be found … felt … related … to serving. So obvious but most often forgotten.
Income. It is time to take action and commit the time and energy to ideas on monetization of a couple of my online projects. Starting this week, (actually last week) I have made decisions to concentrate in 2011 on two activities. I also commit to sharing the progress and success or the lack of with them. What are they? As a friend likes to say, stay tuned. Seriously, I will write updates.
Focus. If you know me, you might have chuckled on this one. There is no question, the older I’ve gotten, it might appear how fragmented life gets for me sometimes. This world is an exciting time for anyone that is committed to life-long learning. Completing my Masters the first part of this year will open up time and energy for me. I’m looking forward to applying this concept, particularly relative to the first two, serving and income.
Happy 2011. Share a word or two or three if you’d like. (Use the Highlighter tool or comment section : )
January 2nd, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Phil, these are good words for you. I like them! Looking forward to reading how things unfold for you in 2011.
All the best,
Steve
January 2nd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Phil -
Where are you getting your masters? My friend is pursuing same program (but in online program). I, in turn, had thought about a low-residency Masters at Prescott.
Success in your three words in 2011.
January 2nd, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Hi Monica-
I am taking the program at the University of Phoenix, online. Although the last three classes I am completing at the ground campus.
I’ve really enjoyed it … been able to work in my interests into the curriculum … those being found in social media. I’ve written and developed a Twitter workshop and am finishing an action research project for those in the teacher education programs. The project centers on the use of new medias in developing an innovative and effective online professional portfolio.
I recommend online curriculum! Although most agree that traditional ground campus models are easier … I’d agree.
December 31st, 2011 at 6:35 pm
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