discussion Past, Present and Future Goals how they change and what changed them ?

[Soullessone21]

So I was sitting in on a meeting with the board of directors this morning and I realized some things.

In High school all I wanted to do was:
Hit the Gym every day and I did.
Work at a mom and pops computer store or for my dads mining company.
I wanted to have a GF that was more then a easy weekend fun girl, didn't have any plans for kids and wanted to live in a nice condo.
All I needed for goals outside relationships and work was a damn nice car.

Flash FWD to now:
I work for a major Corporation and I have worked for 2 others coming on 6 years now.
I'm married 2 kids a dog and even a duplex seems to small and I want to Adopt another kid as well :S
A car is now only a way from point A to point B
All I want is to be back in shape and a good night sleep.

Current Goals are to spend more time with the family and travel more, getting out of debt would be nice to.

Future Goals.
Move up the Corporate ladder.
Buy a nice suit or 7 one for every day
Volunteer more.
Own a home
Get that needed sleep.
Start Hunting and Golfing 2 things I have never done.


So now whats your goals, what were they, what are the current and what do you think you want in the distant future ?

 

[Soultribunal]

Life is an ever evolving thing, what we plan to do with it changes from moment to moment. If anything it teaches me to be thankful for what I have.

High School:
Army , there is a family history and I intended to keep it. Got my parents signature at 17 and I was off to the races.
Geology after that (of all things) because that lead me into a path to go near volcanoes..something that I have always stood in awe of.
Race anything with an engine.
Start a family earlier than my Parents did with me

Reality at this point:
Medical discharge from the Army (my heart)
Almost was at U of M until my mom was diagnosed with cancer (2 places at once) so I came home after 3 months abroad to help my dad
I did race almost everything I could (destroyed a dirt bike , that almost cost me my life) , rolled an Escort (1993 GT with the 1.8), and flipped a Sea Flea. Fun times.

However, since I can't change most of what happened to me I ended up being very thankful for what I did have. Because I ended up staying in ONT I helped a lot of people in there lives that I otherwise would not have, and that has to count for something.

-ST

 

[jibz]

Well I'm pretty different. I've never been one to take any interest in being serious with my life. Although, so far I'm doing very well for myself. I work 20 hours a week, go to college full time and still manage to have a lot of time to myself(now that I'm single).

Back in high school I just wanted to get out low tier baby-sitting level education. Now... In 3rd year college I'm being taught what an 'if' statement is in VB scripting, something I'd expect grade 6 student to do these days. I still just want to get out of low tier baby-sitting level education.

At least when I'm done my commitment to post-secondary I'll have some good references, work experience and certifications for completely unrelated fields. I've become a trained chef and social worker with an education in IT. :funky:

 

[vulcan500rider]

High School:
-Ride a motorcycle (acheived this one)
-Become a computer programmer
-Write a novel


I did buy a motorcycle, but have since sold it because having a hobby with regular life/death situations isn't reasonable when you have little ones, IMO, and there wasn't a day I rode that my own assertive riding didn't prevent some idiot from maiming me or worse.

I realized that while I like to code, English was my heart was, and you should always do something you love to do, when possible.

Got married, have one awesome 2 year old son, and another one on the way in a month or so.


Current:
-Pay off debts, including student loans and an astronomical mortgage
-Raise a kind, compassionate son who takes no shit, and follows his heart--this includes doing my best to spend lots of time with him, despite work
-Be a good husband, and support my wife's desire to stay home part time with the kids
-Move from a contract position to a full-time employee

 

[Behemoth-]

High School:
1-Play guitar in a band (death/black Metal), do some shows and record an album
2-I was planning to be a plane pilot
3-Have fun, travel

Now:
-I was accepted at what probably is one of the best pilot training course there is in the province (perhaps country) and declined - "1" and "3" were conflicting with "2"
-Did 3 years in college in networking, server administration. I'm not satisfied of my position so I'm doing some certification to help a little
-I'm playing bass in an awesome folk metal band, perhaps a record to come? a few gigs here and there. I have my shot at becoming the lead vocalist in the next few weeks/months.
-traveled a little and well... I played in metal bands so I got my fun and did my share of crazy dumb things.
-I think that I'm messed up.

I've got an O.K. job, got the cash to buy out a fairly nice condo in Quebec and I have a quite awesome girlfriend but i just can't see myself settling in the next few years. I find my day to day stuff boring as hell and I feel like I'm missing out on so much. I get tired of everything I do or try. I'd like to just leave everything (like both my parents once did) and travel, work here and there for a few years and perhaps settle somewhere else. (Nice weather + English speaking place! I'm sick of speaking french)

future plans? I'd like to finally have the guts to leave and the perfect time frame should show up in about 2 months after we're done with our next shows. Unless something major happened -nice job offer?- I think I should be good to go.

 

[clone63]

If I told myself in high school I would want to be a farmer, that short kid would stab me right there. Though at this time I have little applicable knowledge, insufficient funds, or even an adequate secondary income to support that.

I have no ambition to integrate with modern business in anyway. The more I see people I know and learn what they do, the less I am willing to settle for money. The only similar goal I had then that I do now is that I would greatly prefer working harder, and for longer periods, than spreading it out. I.e., I almost bought a cube van to triple the nightly run I do, thus providing a small weeks income in one night, but work refused to cut up the route
My feet will be a foot from the ground before I'm in to 9-5's.

 

[b1lk1]

Went to an exclusive high school, did very well on the SAT's. Went to a good college and double majored in Comp Sci and Comp Engineering. Joined Delta House and ruined my college career.

Spent my 20's living a very crazy lifestyle. So much partying and such. Won't go into details, just glad I made it out alive.

Got married later in life at 30, now got 2 boys and a good wife. Life was looking very good.

First my son gets identified as Autistic and then the wife is now fully disabled thanks to arthritis and disc issues. She's not a candidate for surgery and her prognosis is not good. Life takes another dramatic turn.

Today, learning to be thankful I'm alive. Trying to find ways to do more with the family. Trying to find a way to allow the wife to travel, right now any more than 1 hour in a vehicle causes days of debilitating pain for her.

I no longer plan for the future. I live for today. When tomorrow comes I will deal with it. Not trying to sound bleak or emo, just live a more realistic life now. I am thankful to be alive and that is what we are learning to cherish most in my house.

 

[clone63]

I didn't know your wife had that particular problem. I remember speaking to her momentarily. Very nice, bright woman. If she remembers me, give a 'hello' for me.
Remember life can swing up, as well as down sometimes, and although you seem to have a very rational outlook, I have to say we're all going day by day.

Being thankful to be alive is totally emo :rofl: jeez

 

[bigFOIG]

High school:
Spent all my money on computer parts trying to build the most bau55 system possible. And when I thought I was done, watercooling came along...

Had a few jobs here and there... McDonald's being one of them and also at a few odd end computer places. Met my girlfriend at work and shes one of the best things that have happened in my (short) life.

I never enjoyed working for another person. Found that I always wanted to do things myself, and maybe lead a team. Usually didn't like the way my boss did things. I quit my job and actually had quite a bit of money saved up for my age. Decided to try being my own boss for a while and posted up a few craigslist ads. I fixed computers for "whatever you can afford" and things worked well. I loved it. That was when I realized what I wanted to do with my life. I wanted to start my own business. Wasn't entirely sure what kind of business it was going to be, but I knew I was going to make my own decisions. As i was about to graduate high school, I was debating whether to go back to school, or to work full time for money. Starting money for my business, of course. Or maybe I could go to school part time and work part time. Maybe I could save enough money with my girlfriend, get a little help from the parents and the bank, and live my dream?

Fast forward to now:
Oh wait....

 

[gingerbee]

high school.
have great job
nice car
hot gf- got that
house- got that
lots of money- made it

now
to make it to the future really bad health problems doctors amazed i am breathing
owned 3 homes over 20 years too much work and cash no time for family hence why i am divorced
be happy with life

future
be happy keep breathing
be happy
be happy
oh and hot gf which i hope to make a wife someday

oh and make it to 40 and on