When I set my 2013 goals, I had no idea just how much I’d learn from reaching some of the goals on my list and utterly failing at others. We all walk into goals with the best of intentions, but sometimes failing is just as important as succeeding. After all, without mistakes we’d never learn what doesn’t work.
For example, I learned setting sub-goals may be an organized way of thinking, but it doesn’t suit my writing process. My muse did not like the feeling of a micromanager hovering over her for most of the year, so the concept of sub-goals went out the window by June.
While I didn’t accomplish everything on my list, I still consider 2013 a very successful year in terms of writing. I ended up completing the goals that challenged me the most and pushed me to be a little braver. By the end of the year I had a completed final draft for Novel #2 and I found the courage to pitch it. A few years ago, all of this would have been impossible for me to even consider. I’ve come a long way!
Like last year, I kept track of my goals on a makeshift spreadsheet. Here’s the rundown for each goal:
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I’m already putting together my goals for 2014. While I’m keeping them relatively simple, I’m also making sure they push me to go a little further.
How did you do on your 2013 goals?
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c.b.w. 2013
Oh my goodness.
First wow and congratulations/kudos BIGtime!
Second wow and I feel like a goalless slouch! 😉
I seem to shy from goal-making as it seems the setting of them sends me into daunted avoidance mode. Enough about me though…have you ever felt that way about goals?
Well you certainly inspire…thank you! 🙂
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Thanks for all the positive energy! 🙂
Yes, I have felt that way about goals. In fact, that feeling caused me to reevaluate my goal-setting process. Next year’s list is going to be a bit more relaxed. 🙂
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You’re so welcome! 🙂
Well, that makes me feel better… 😉 cheers to a little more of a chill New Year in that dept. All the best to you!
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May this year be full of poetic inspiration for us both! 🙂
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Yes!!! ♥
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You HAVE come a long way. Congratulations on so many goals met and/or accepted for what they are. And as for the last one, you inspire all of us all the time.
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You inspire me. 🙂
I refuse to be in a hole, so acceptance is the only way out. That and determination. 🙂
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I’m not even going to go there…
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😉
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Yes, you are inspiring
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Thanks. 🙂 I’m trying.
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I really enjoy your posts, poems, and images. Congratulations on a good year!
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I’ve really enjoyed your blog this year! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2014. 🙂
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I think learning that your muse does not want to be herded with sub goals (as if she is a sheep and you are the border collie) is a spectacular result from not meeting all of your goals this year. Finishing novel #2 and getting those query letters out is more than enough! Congrats on all that you accomplished this year.
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Thanks! 🙂
My muse is already digging my revised system of setting goals. Hopefully, 2014 will be a great year of writing. 🙂
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I could say you put me to shame, but I WON’T. I am happy for your success and I am inspired to keep at my very-slow-snail-pace because I must be a snail, moving slowly around big obstacles, but making it in the end.
I love how your muse has an identity! Keep going!
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In many ways, I wish I had the ability to move a little slower. There’s a lot to be said for taking your time. 🙂
I joke all the time that my muse is a real person. 😉
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