Seven Questions to Ask About Last Year

Chris — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:37:50 +0000

Michael Hyatt writes about “Seven Questions to Ask About Last Year”.
I thought this would be an interesting and thought-provoking exercise, so here’s my attempt at answering off the cuff. What about you? Post your answers in the comments.

If the last year were a movie of your life, what would the genre be? Drama, romance, adventure, comedy, tragedy, or a combination?

It would be a combination for me, starting out as drama (for the early year heartbreak and struggle with God), then turning into an adventure (white-water rafting and solo trip to the Northeast) followed by romance (meeting, pursuing and wooing a very special girl).

What were the two or three major themes that kept recurring?

–God’s grace and mercy
–Personal growth
–Traveling

What did you accomplish this past year that you are the most proud of?
These can be in any area of your life—spiritual, relational, vocational, physical, etc. Be as specific as possible.

–Being offered a leadership position in the church
–Working up the nerve to call Kristy
–Taking a solo trip to the northeast US
–Getting a promotion at work

What do you feel you should have been acknowledged for but weren’t?

Honestly and selfishly, there are times where I want acknowledgment of the sacrifices I make. That defeats the purpose of making the sacrifice if I expect to be acknowledged for it, though, and they pale in comparison to the sacrifices others make, and the ultimate sacrifice Jesus gave.

What disappointments or regrets did you experience this past year?
As leaders, we naturally have high expectations of ourselves and others. Where did you let yourself down? Where did you let others down?

–Letting a breakup affect me for too long
–Diabetes
–Not communicating/keeping in touch/encouraging others as much as I should
–Rushing my trip to the Northeast, cramming it into only 5 days, most of it spent driving rather than enjoying God’s creation.

What was missing from last year as you look back?
Again, look at each major area of your life. Don’t focus now on having to do anything about it. For now, just list each item.

–Didn’t read as much as I wanted
–Should have memorized more verses
–Needed more quality vacation time
–Didn’t run a 5K/10K

What were the major life-lessons you learned this past year?
Boil this down to a few short, pithy statements.

–It’s not about what I do; it’s about God’s grace and mercy
–Don’t let worry about the future distract/unfocus you from the present
–Don’t be afraid to take risks
–No one can make you feel a certain way; you have control over your own feelings, and can’t control other’s feelings.

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