While I was at work, today, my thoughts turned to the importance of following up on the personal goals I set for myself. Let me clarify that I am not this goal-oriented guy who sits down and makes long lists of all facets of my life where I might be falling short. I am a person who has particular expectations of myself and I am always trying to do a little bit better day by day. Without any sort of 'follow-up' you're not able to measure personal growth.
Two weeks ago, the Mormon missionaries stopped by our home and challenged us to do a couple of things with our neighbors. Well, tonight, they 'followed up' with us on the commitments we had made with them. We were able to give a brief report and they challenged us with a couple more things we can do.
I was grateful that they followed through with their challenges to us and wanted to know how things had gone.
There is some truth to 'follow-up'. I am going to do a better job of evaluating how I'm doing and what I can improve upon to help strengthen me.
Goals help us progress.
