My Goal Setting Project

As you may know, goal setting is a huge part of my life. In fact, I practically set goals for everything. I believe that it's such a powerful tool, that I pass it on to all our students. For the past few months, I've been looking at several students goal setting projects. Every year, I am sure to set a goal right along side everyone else.

This year, I'm setting a goal that has created a little bit of excitement. I'm going to share it with everyone. By the way, the format is the exact one that I expect all the students to follow. I've shorten this goal to just phase I of the Bronco Project for easier readability.

Goal-

Restore a 1969 Ford Bronco (302 V8)- Phase I: Rebuild and restore engine and compartment.

Deadline-

Oct. 15th (2 weeks behind schedule)

Benefits-

• Always wanted to restore a Bronco
• Big challenge
• Will learn something new
• Something to be proud of
• The kids will have a blast riding in the Bronco
• Hopes of passing this car onto Isaac and teaching him how to care for it
• No monthly car payment
• Although it's not meant to be an investment, the car will be worth over twice as much money as we put into it (hard costs).
• The project creates an outlet to relieve stress (my therapy)
• Occasionally, the family get's involved with helping me.
• Develop a new appreciation for old engines and the mechanical masterpieces they really are.
• Safe automobile (built like a tank)

Action Plan-

1. Purchase Ford overhaul manual
2. Create parts & price list in Excel
3. Create budget for different phases
4. Line up help
5. Line up tools
6. Schedule days with family to devote to Bronco
7. Determine which tools will be rented, borrowed, or purchased
8. Select machine shop
9. Create invoice folder
10. Create work log
11. Create schedule of work
12. Commence work!

I've double checked and my goal is indeed SMART- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Tangible. I also think of the T as Time Driven.

Check out the video clip of the completion of Phase I.

Respectfully,

Duncan Richardson
Chief Master Instructor
http://www.freekaratelesson.com