> I think that telling your own story can do
> that too... As well as sharing something
> with others, you often find that the
> reflection it takes to write your own story
> helps you improve yourself too.

Your message really inspired me... and it has motivated me to *take action*.

I had a thought - just a fleeting thought, mind you - when I was 19 years old. Not long after I turned 29, I had the very same thought again. This time it didnt leave me, but rather stuck in the back of my mind for quite some time - during which I remembered the very moment it originally came to me, ten years before.

As a side note, I was in a near fatal accident in '94 (at the age of 20) and suffered regressive memory loss - it wasnt until 6 or 7 years later that I began to remember bits and pieces of my childhood, or anything at all before the wreck. To be able to remember having a thought... and how I felt... and where I was when I had that thought... every little detail down to my surroundings and the time of day... added weight and clarity to the importance of this particular "thought".

It was from that point that I began to devise my "ten year plan". All of a sudden I had *purpose* in life - a renewed energy, and a very positive outlook. It changed me, and it changed the way that I think.

Ten years from now... I know where I will be. Who I will be. And why. -- And I feel fortunate to have been given the gift of this insight.

I have never shared the details of this "ten year plan" with anyone - in full. I have eluded to it, have discussed bits and pieces with a small number of very close friends... but I've never truly - openly - shared it.

I still dont know for sure if I want to disclose every detail. Perhaps I hesitate because it makes me accountable. Or maybe I worry that it will taint the outcome. Or... (fill in the blanks).

I turned 30 in June. Its been just over a year now. There isnt a day that goes by that I dont ask myself "What are you doing today to work towards your Ten Year Plan?". I know all too well how quickly ten years can (and will) pass.

Thank you for your words, Dien. Now, more than ever, I feel compelled to share this plan... I'm going to copy this post into my Business Journal, and expound on it from there.

> Welcome to the forum, Barbara!

I would also like to Welcome you, Barbara :-)
I lurk here often, but havent posted until now. I look forward to getting to know you - and everyone here - and participating, instead of just reading ;)


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