587 days ago, I posted THIS. I checked in last night to see how many of my 101 goals were complete. Turns out I have 67 goals still left with 414 days remaining. Not bad, really, but I’d better get a move on if I hope to complete them all in time.

But here’s the beauty in the 101 in 1001 list:

I completed 34 goals.

That’s pretty cool.

If you made a list with me back in May of 2010, I’d encourage you to revisit your list to see how you’ve been doing. What may surprise you is that, without even checking back in on your list regularly (I didn’t either), you’ve probably managed to knock quite a few out. How’d that happen? Call it hocus-pocus, but I believe that writing down goals prepares the body and mind. Once you’ve imagined yourself getting things done, it’s much easier to recognize opportunities for action as they arise.

If you didn’t make a list yet, you might consider checking into it. Need a bit of incentive? How about another little contest?

Between now and this Friday (1/6/2012) at 5PM, please post a link to your 101 in 1001 list from Day Zero in the comment section below. If you feel like you’d rather not have your list made public, no worries. You can send me the link to your list via email at shaun@shaunringphotography.com

I’ll draw at random one name. That person will receive one-hour of my time for a photography session or photography instruction. Cool?

If you feel so inclined please share this post with the people you know and love. It’s on the studio’s Facebook page if you’d like to share it from there. Yes, I realize your odds of winning will go down as more people join, but it’s a beautiful thing when people encourage each other to get positive things done in their lives.

Ready. Set. Go!

***OOps! I just noticed that I said “Simply Love Studios.” Should have been “Studio.” Dang, dang, dang. Sorry Rayna!

I’m a list person.  I’m also a dreamer.  I love putting goals in writing, because there’s nothing more satisfying that crossing one off when it’s complete.  The added benefit?  Writing down your goals/dreams prepares your subconscious for the work it is about to initiate.  I really do believe that.  I’ve seen it in action.

The mother of all lists is the 101 in 1001 list.  It’s a way to get in writing 101 things you want to accomplish in the next 1001 days.  The thinking is this—Instead of having one or two big goals to accomplish in a year (New Year’s anyone?), why not put down everything big and small you can possibly think of, and give yourself almost 3 years to get there?  I love the concept.

So here’s the contest:

1)Create your own 101 in 1001 list.

2)Create an account on this website: http://www.dayzeroproject.com and enter your list.

3)Go to the comments section of this post and leave me your name/email addy.

4)Email me at shaun@shaunringphotography.com with a link to your list.  If you’d prefer to keep it confidential, print out your list, take a picture of yourself with it, and email me before the deadline.  If you feel like sharing your list with everyone, feel free to post your link in the comments section, too.

4)The deadline to create and post your list is exactly 101 hours from right now.  That means that the contest will end at 9:00PM Tuesday May 25th, 2010.

5)Prizes:  All participants will be entered into a random drawing for a free 1-hour session with me.  You can use your hour however you wish.

6)Bonus prize:  For the first 101 people that participate, I will set up a time one day this summer during which I will attempt to photograph all 101 people individually (headshots) in under 101 minutes.   I’ve got to have 101 folks, though, to make this work.  Sound fun?  Then spread the word!

To start things off, HERE is a link to my list, just in case you’re looking for inspiration for your own.

And because I’m a big believer in putting pen to paper when writing goals, here’s a shot of my 101 in 1001 list I completed this morning.

Alright?  Ready.  Set.  Go!