My resolutions for 2011 dated 03/01/2011

My resolutions for 2011 dated 03/01/2011

2010 has passed. I managed to improve certain aspect of my career, health and to some extent happiness.

It is hard to believe that 2010 ended so quickly.

"What gets measured, gets done." I remembered this phrase from some health related websites and business related books.

As such, I have decided to list down my goals and targets for the year 2011 in accordance to the following sub-categories:

1. Health related goals (by end of this year)

- Commence working out in the morning prior office hours (ie. 6:30 am to 7:30 am)

- Reduce weight (focusing on the loss of body fat) from 85kg to 75kg

- Maintain a healthy diet (ie. eating as clean as possible in terms of nutrition)

- Limit alcohol consumption to red wine and beers

2. Weight session related goals (by end of this year)

- Flat barbell bench press = 100kg @ 5 reps

- Full squats = 140kg @ 5 reps

- Deadlifts = 140kg @ 5 reps

- Overhead shoulder press = 70kg @ 5 reps

3. Cardiovascular session related goals (by end of this year)

- Jogging on treadmill = 30 mins @ 9.0 kmph

- To be able to cover 10km within 65 mins on the treadmill

- Participate in at least 3 marathons @ 10km each

- To do fasting cardiovascular sessions time to time

4. Career wise

(by end of this year)

- Complete at least 7-8 speeches for Toastmaster.

- Get confirmed as soon as possible.

- Read as much as possible on industry trends and etc from Economist and other business related magazines.

- To complete all work assigned to me in a timely manner.

- To build professional relationship with team mates as well as superiors.

- To save at least 60% of my salary on a month to month basis

- To get several tailored made suits and some decent shoes.

5. Personal computer / gadgets related matters

(by end of this year)

- To replace my Cool IT Domino ALC Watercooler with Corsair H70 watercooler or better watercooler

- To overclock my i7 processor to 3.6Ghz minimum.

- To add another 6gb DDR3 ram

- To read 75% of the books I have in my iPad (iBook and Goodreader)

- To get a new office chair for my room

- To finish 50% of the games I have on my PC.

I am going to try my best in achieving the above goals and targets that I have set for myself. I look forward in having a productive and happy 2011.