Most of the time I view goal setting as a necessary yet tedious task. 43 Things is an online tool that can help you inject a bit more enthusiasm and even whimsy into the process.
I learned in Goals 101 class that when you want to get something done, you need to write it down and you need support from others, just for starters. Typically the most useful support comes in the form of some kind of accountability, as in "cattle prod", "feet to the fire", or "kick in the butt".
43 Things is a way you can "discover what's important, make it happen and share your progress", online. It takes away the isolation and boredom of trying to change a habit or do something new.
"What do you want to do with your life?" is the heady question that greets you in bold when you log in to 43 Things. If you don't have any idea, scroll through some of the thousands of things that other people are doing for inspiration.
Are you looking for a new job? As I write this, 1069 people on 43 Things are too. 184 people want to change careers. 1243 people want to get a better job.
One person wants to become a giraffe. Did I mention this can be a whimsical process?
Many people have generously written about how they accomplished their goals - check out their stories as you embark on fulfilling your goals. The ability to send and receive comments and "cheers" adds to the community feel of the site.
And all of this good stuff is free! Gotta love that.
Check out 43 People and 43 Places for more sharing about, you guessed it, people and places you know, want to go to, or have something to say about.
I'd love to know: Have you had success reaching your goals using an online tool such as 43 Things?
