In the beginning

Since becoming a parent four years ago, I've given a lot of thought to the type of role model I want to be for my kids. That, by extension, has caused me to give a lot of thought to the type of person I want to be in general. Upon closer examination, there were a number of areas that needed a lot of improvement. So I've tried to tackle them as best I can. The process continues today and will continue for the rest of my life.

Regarding the title of this blog, “GNP 3.0” is actually a slight play on words. I developed many of my personal goals right around my 30th birthday and software releases typically have version numbers such as 1.0, 2.0, etc. Therefore, GNP 3.0 was a short-hand that I used to refer to the collective set of things I was / am trying to accomplish in my thirties. I turn 32 in June.

In terms of what I'm trying to achieve, I would say I want to be someone who...

• Seeks happiness


• Recognizes his many blessings and appreciates what he has


• Strives to be great
  

In terms of creating a blog, I thought it would be a useful way for me to reflect on what I'm doing and learning. It's also a convenient way for me to share this process with those I care about. If you see something that peaks your interest, please post a comment. Otherwise, just feel free to drop in whenever you want to see what I'm working on. This blog is really for my benefit ... but you're all welcome to come along for the ride along with me.