I will modify it a little to fit my own situation. I realize now without definite goals, it is a lot more difficult (even impossible) to achieve my goals; it is like going on trip without a map.

Thanks to John for sharing.

S – specific … Retain or gain lean muscle while reducing body fat.
M – measurable … 2 pounds per week over the next 12 weeks.
A – action plan … Follow the BFL-lifestyle and complement this with aikido practice.
R – response-able … Yep, ‘If it is to be it is up to me.’ And then add in encouragement from my support network of family and friends.
T – timely … See again my goal to do this by my 50th birthday. Both my younger brothers are wrestling w/ health-related issues. I will avoid this ‘trap’ and also set an example as the eldest brother.

SMART-goals I learned from one of COVEY’s early books. I see, Steve, that you too are a Covey fan.

JL