Living without setting goals may provide temporary peace of mind, but as time passes, it may lead to a worsening situation with nothing to show for. While youth provides some advantage, it’s essential to diligently work on improving skills to better cope with potential crises.
Despite facing challenges, holding onto one skill, in this case, English, helped mitigate the worst situations. By acquiring proficiency in English and other technical fields, the aim for 2024 is to rectify previous crisis situations and strive for a slightly better outcome.
“2024 Areas of Focus”
Long-term goals are already established, so the focus for 2024 is on areas that will support those goals or require prioritization. Without summarizing these areas, there’s a risk of missing essential tasks amid daily life’s hustle. By prioritizing and documenting these focus areas, it’s easier to stay on track and not forget crucial tasks, even when tired or overwhelmed.
- Health
- Regular exercise – Once conditions allow, gym membership
- Eating healthily
- Study
- Languages
- English: TOEFL, OPI
- Japanese
- Technology
- Coursera courses
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Languages
- News
- Investment
- Content Creation
- Uploading content to websites
- Video production (when time permits)
- Experience
- Social: Meetings, study groups, etc.
- Travel
- Culture: Reading, dramas, movies, etc.
“A Mandala for a Better Life?”
While a Mandala wasn’t created, having more time may allow for deeper reflection and the creation of one could be beneficial. The story of Otani, now a world-class baseball player, who created a Mandala in high school and followed it, serves as inspiration.
Although making it to the Major Leagues in baseball may not be feasible, the goal is to become part of the “FAANG” or similar companies, often referred to as the Major Leagues of the tech industry. Despite a recent setback in a job interview at Apple, the aim is to set goals and work diligently towards them.
For a while, dealing with the aftermath of COVID-19 prevented long-term planning, and life became about solving immediate problems as they arose. Now, it’s crucial to carve out time amid the busyness to pursue goals step by step.
Today, after jotting down the above, I immediately signed up for an English conversation group called “Culcum.” Engaging in such groups not only provides an opportunity to practice speaking English but also allows for social interaction, contributing to personal growth.
- April 2024 Challenge: “Walk more than 10,000 steps daily and write at least 4 pieces. : Challenge for April 2024: “Walking over 10,000 steps daily and writing at least 4 articles.”
The exercise challenge for April was specifically outlined, and the first week saw progress surpassing the goal. Similarly, content creation has seen increased productivity since setting goals. Regular news consumption and consistent investment, coupled with additional learning, could lead to a better outcome than the present.