We want to be fuzzy. It ensures the fact that we’ll never fail. How can we know we don’t measure up when there’s no way to measure? Sad thing is-fuzziness ensures that we’ll never succeed either.

About a year ago I got real clarity on the type of person I want to be. I didn’t do this exercise because I’ m smart. Rather, I had a strong friend who lovingly got in my face and forced me to clarify my DREAM STATE.

Want to see the list? May it inspire you to gain clarity if you’ve been drifting lately…

KARY OBERBRUNNER’S – DREAM STATE

  • A faithful follower. I will not sell out (theologically) or burn out (spiritually). I will love Jesus as a Person to experience not a product to export.
  • An evolving husband. I will continue to study Kelly in order to know what makes her tick, what concerns her, and what dreams capture her heart.
  • A dynamic father. I will be present – emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. Keegan and Izzy are the first and foremost disciples in my life. If I lose it with them, quite simply I lose.
  • A loyal friend. I will invest in a few relationships that will be mutually authentic, accountable, and transformational.
  • A progressing writer. I intend to write at least one book every two years. I want to stretch myself as a writer being published by the best in the industry in both Christian and secular venues. My books will be true to who I am and what I am passionate about.
  • An influential leader. I will leverage my currency to be a voice for those who can’t find theirs. I will lead with a high level of emotional intelligence, celebrating excellence in others as we settle for nothing less than our best.
  • A synergistic partner. I will continually join others who are on the mutual journey realizing that together we improve and together we accomplish more than we could ever alone.
  • An authentic teacher. I will be true to my craft and who I am as a communicator. I will continue to transfer truth in a redemptive manner filled with grace and compassion.
  • A transformational coach. I will pursue a few individuals at a time who show promise as leaders. Most likely these are people who are in desperate need of someone to invest in them by giving them the gift of belief.
  • A life-long learner. I will never stop exploring, engaging, and enjoying the world around me. I will be a student of culture and by my discernment demonstrate that I love God with my mind.
  • An innovative creator. I will not be content as a consumer. Since God is the Creator and I am created in His image, I choose to contribute by composing works of thought, action, and idea. These works will not relish in the mundane, the predictable, or the path of least resistance.
  • An unconventional thinker. I will choose to venture into unexamined avenues and unexposed ideals. I will commit to transcending the status quo by not settling for settling.
  • A healthy life. I will maintain a habit of fitness by exercising three times a week. Understanding that quality of life is holistic I will not neglect the physical.