Life Plan Summary 2024-02

My life plan is a living document that I use to guide my life. It is centered on my personal vision, a single-sentence summary of who I aim to be.

Vision

A child of God who loves all, makes a living bringing joy to the world with technology, and explores the universe through art and learning.

child of God: Not merely a "believer" with such a label, but someone who has a deep and personal relationship with God and seeks to live a life of love and service to others.
loves all: Love is the first verb in the vision. It's not a state, as relationships require proactive effort over time. Love does not mean giving everyone what they want, but it does mean giving respect, honesty, and mercy even when its difficult.
makes a living: Work funds pursuit of the vision to its fullest. Volunteering time and resources can show love, but they are not the entirety of the vision.
bringing joy to the world with technology: Technology is a powerful tool that can bring joy to the world. It is not an end in itself.
explores the universe through art and learning: I find the universe endlessly beautiful. I seek to traverse it through art and learning. It is not a place to be conquered.

Missions are the specific goals that I have set for myself. They are the building blocks to my vision.

Faith: Build a strong relationship with God
Marriage: Cherish and enjoy life with Flora
Friends: Cultivate friendships, staying open to new and old, straightforward and challenging
Health: Invigorate yourself with the fitness regimen of an athlete, a diet and sleep schedule that make you feel great, and excellent organization and cleanliness

Economics: Make enough money to fund your vision, seeking paid work that aligns with your goals
Ties: Deepen your professional network in technology and widen it to more fields
Experiments: Make small bets of time and money, exposing yourself to new and forward-looking arenas that could graduate to "economics" goals

Expression: Make music and write daily, even if it's just a few minutes and just for yourself
Learning: Spend significant time exploring disciplines and places that excite you and when no practical application exists