If you are a regular reader of this blog you will know that I’m pretty focused on achieving our goals, very focused, sometimes I think it borders on obsession. We have constant reminders of our aims and goals all around us, a laminated copy of them near the computer, a handwritten copy in our account book, Algarve reading by the bed, a mortgage overpayment piggy bank on the dresser, and the visual goals board above. Everywhere you go in our house you can’t escape the fact that we want to pay off the mortgage and move to Portugal. Some may think this is too much, I think it keeps us motivated to achieve our dreams.
When we first devised our plan dh and I both wrote down our five main priorities in life after family and our health. These are a given. These priorities could be anything, however silly they may seem. Mine were, in no particular order, to have financial freedom, to be in the sunshine, to travel (I love America), to lead a simple life and to read good books. If I achieved or could do all these things I would be a very happy bunny. Dh’s were very similar except he included play golf! What is it with men and golf? 
Further Reading:
Recommended Reading – Your Money or Your Life
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LOL about men and golf!
I think it is inspiring to have your obsessive goals board and reminders of where you want to be. If more people were so driven and focused, there’d be a lot more progress in this world.
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Thanks Emily..I’ve noticed your husband likes his golf as well
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Wow! I love to see your goals in action. Most people would just think “oh someday” but then never do anything about it. I’ve heard about the idea behind the book, Your Money or Your Life. I haven’t read the whole thing yet, but I like the premise of it. -Rachel
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Thanks for visiting Rachel.
I love your blog, I’ve read it all while you’ve been away this weekend!
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I think the goals board is a really good idea and i might make one for myself!
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Thanks hk…it keeps me going, if I’m feeling a little fed up I just look at it and I’m motivated again
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