tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post3111650109418417560..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Life Lessons—Your Own Personal Life PlanEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-68515223806093858612012-07-08T21:22:13.210-04:002012-07-08T21:22:13.210-04:00Just downloaded Michael Hyatt's e-book last we...Just downloaded Michael Hyatt's e-book last week and it's on my list to read and work through. <br /><br />I'm a pantser most of the time, but I'm tired of flitting about. Sometimes I feel like I don't have direction because I don't have my goals in writing. It's made sense till now because they're easier to adjust and I feel more flexible. But it also makes them easier to ignore.<br /> <br />Thanks, Reba and Edie, for the encouragement to go ahead and write down what I want.S. Kim Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628604717256094833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-90767018545172608422012-07-07T14:09:13.955-04:002012-07-07T14:09:13.955-04:00Cathy, it's NEVER too late! As I said, I just ...Cathy, it's NEVER too late! As I said, I just started on mine and I'm in my 50s. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-26667823073360717812012-07-06T22:30:34.569-04:002012-07-06T22:30:34.569-04:00I am in my 60's and I am going to write a life...I am in my 60's and I am going to write a life plan!<br /><br />Reba, You rock! (Just like Susie May and all of the gang at My Book Therapy.)<br />I feel so blessed to have found you.Earleen Matthewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-52052817737125170672012-07-06T19:59:37.878-04:002012-07-06T19:59:37.878-04:00What a wonderul post. Is it too late for someone i...What a wonderul post. Is it too late for someone in their 60's to write a life plan?Cathy Biggerstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02452262414188817271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-7082138704113235902012-07-06T17:39:29.098-04:002012-07-06T17:39:29.098-04:00I love a life plan - I've had one since I was ...I love a life plan - I've had one since I was a little girl, although I didn't write it down, but I told people all the time what I wanted and what my goals were - I still do. I've found on the road of life that my plans might not always be God's plans - and that's where walking in a real relationship with Him is so vital. As we take each step together I look to Him and ask yes or no. The beautiful part of a no answer is that it's ultimately an eternal yes. <br /><br />As a child I prayed that God would place the desire in my heart that He wanted me to go after - and He has. I believe it's important to know where I'm going (and I should write it down!), but even more vital to know where God is pointing me - hopefully they are one and the same. If I'm in harmony with His plan my desitnation will be wildly pleasing - to Him and me. I still have a life plan, but, like a GPS, sometimes I need to recalcalculate it. Thanks for your encouraging words, Reba!Gabrielle Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12479898337766911768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-31586452221901666022012-07-06T16:10:27.635-04:002012-07-06T16:10:27.635-04:00I love this, Reba! I've actually had Michael H...I love this, Reba! I've actually had Michael Hyatt's life plan book for about a year now, but haven't taken the time to sit down and work through it. I think you inspired me to give it a go. But then, I shouldn't be surprised--you always inspire me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53786054523734782482012-07-06T15:07:07.786-04:002012-07-06T15:07:07.786-04:00Edie it is such a blessing to be able to reach out...Edie it is such a blessing to be able to reach out to others. Thank you for sharing your platform. Oh, and congratulations on the life plan. Amazing the difference it makes!Reba J. Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034840601512291942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-10252868842974246072012-07-06T14:55:54.522-04:002012-07-06T14:55:54.522-04:00Reba, until about 5 years ago I'd always been ...Reba, until about 5 years ago I'd always been a seat-of-the-pants person with my entire life. I finally gave in and wrote down some life goals. These morphed into a life plan and it seems every aspect of my life has taken off into the positive. Thanks so much for agreeing to stop by every Friday and share encouragement and wisdom. Blessings All - EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-33252720666026116162012-07-06T14:47:57.207-04:002012-07-06T14:47:57.207-04:00Lisa, sometimes young men see the entire staircase...Lisa, sometimes young men see the entire staircase before they start climbing. Other times they may only see the next step. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that it's ok to not be able to see the entire staircase in order to take the next step.<br /><br />Perhaps it would help your son to write out the next goal and begin working on achieving that one goal. As he moves in that direction, he may see the next step...then the next...Reba J. Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034840601512291942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-17112676429675689242012-07-06T14:45:15.642-04:002012-07-06T14:45:15.642-04:00Diane, so glad for your honesty. I think you'l...Diane, so glad for your honesty. I think you'll enjoy the book. Susan, you're so right. I love to go back and review my goals to see how many I accomplish. It makes the sense of accomplishment so much more rich.Reba J. Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034840601512291942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-38005303513664090992012-07-06T13:41:50.522-04:002012-07-06T13:41:50.522-04:00Okay,I'm the "fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pan...Okay,I'm the "fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants" author...at this point! I'm getting the book. Thank you for the motivation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41417502336178868612012-07-06T13:31:22.259-04:002012-07-06T13:31:22.259-04:00I'm a list-maker, and it's so helpful to s...I'm a list-maker, and it's so helpful to see my tasks on paper. How much more helpful would it be to see life goals on paper! I love the saying, <br /><i>If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time.</i><br />Thanks, Reba (and Edie)!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823919278259760743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-27668856844681522092012-07-06T12:58:56.312-04:002012-07-06T12:58:56.312-04:00I was just talking with my son about his life plan...I was just talking with my son about his life plan this morning. He graduated high school last month and doesn't know what he wants to do with his life. What advice would you give for someone who isn't sure what their life plan is, let alone how to put goals in place to achieve it?Lisa Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253815212707025noreply@blogger.com