Turning thirty-five could not have come at a less opportune moment - given the summer of loss that we have had. The silver lining though is that it offers an opportunity to pause, take stock and ask oneself what the focus for the next few years should be. My life plan has come together in bits and bobs over the last few years - three life goals, seven priorities and five core values, a tad incoherent if the truth must be told.
With the advantage of hindsight, and the opportunity to think and look ahead, a sense of coherence has slowly come to the fore as a framework for my life plan - three levels of connection (core, professional and social) with a life goal for each, with the seven priorities being dimensions or focus areas for improvement which will ensure the life goals are met.
For the next five years of my life, I’m hoping to deliver one key goal for each life dimension as below:
- Spiritual - Lead at some level in church
- Physical and Health - Weigh between 75 and 80kg with 14% body fat.
- Mental and Personal Development - Acquire an Advanced Materials Engineering PhD or MRes
- Social and People - Marry the girl of my dreams
- Work and Career - Become Lead Corrosion and Materials Engineer or Technical Authority at an Oil Major
- Financial - Grow networth to £500k
- Causes and Charity - Visit sponsored children in Malawi and/or Phillipines