My dear friend Kundayi began the 10:2 Revolution on Facebook, the 10 most important 2-letter-words:

"The 10:2 Movement: (Ten two letter words)

5 years ago I embarked on a journey to unify my envisioned self with the reality of who I am. I was in an impoverished nation ruled by a dictator and crippled by the corrupt and shameless regime. I imagined myself in America at the best and largest contemporary music college in the world. With no funds and resources I drew up a practical plan to accomplish my goals, the most immediate being to attend college in the United States. I arrived in America in the fall of 2003 with $12.00USD in my pocket. 5 years later I'm still here and working on graduation in May '09, then it's off to Grad School in the Fall.

The process of becoming was not limited by the lack of resources in my "local situation", but it was fueled by the passion to unite my dreams with the reality and bring them to the NOW moment. Most importantly it was the understanding and personal positive confession that said "IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME.": I called it the 10:2 (ten two letter words).

As we all prep for for the next "move" in our respective journeys let us form relationships and engage this dream exchange program: converting positive imaginations to reality and grind towards our maximized potential.

Each week we will share principals that I have utilized and all members will chime in as we strengthen our determination, execution and ability to productively move forward.

We will do so through this online motivational and accountability forum/network established to ignite a blazing camaraderie among and between individuals seeking to maximize their potential and live out their professions, calling, vocation and a maximized life......NOW.

BOTTOM LINE:

At various intervals in life we envision and imagine the sort of individual we aspire to be: Our best-self. The best-self Physically, Economically, Socially, Professionally, Vocationally, intellectually and so on.

Relentlessly pursue the translation of vision into reality. If it is to be, it's up to you!"

I joined this group and, as you've seen with my 2009 resolutions, have begun to think about these things a bit more. Kundayi also asked us to identify "At my best, I am...", identifying our true goals. I am still trying to hash that out, but I had a go at it and this is what I came up with:

"At my best, I own and operate my own business. I am helping musicians grow and develop, I am enjoying my life because I have face time with the people I am helping and I am employing others who have the same hopes and dreams for these individuals pursuing their dreams. At my best, I am fluent in four languages. At my best, I am a kind, attentive friend who is able to listen without judging and give without expecting anything in return. At my best, I am debt free and give what I can to others who are in need. At my best, I am a mentor and a student, I am speaking when I need to be heard and listening when it is my time to be quiet. At my best, I am a musician, a pianist and a writer. At my best, I am helping my family get their feet planted in a new place, in new careers with new goals. At my best, I am in love with my life, my friends, my family and my lover. At my best, I am accepting love from those who give it to me freely and giving unconditional love to those that don't know how to accept it."

What are you like at your best?

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