First let’s review my 2008 goals:
Personal
Be a better friend, son, and brother.
Enjoy the moment.
Get outside more.
Eat less red meat, and more vegetables.
Get rid of unnecessary things.
Move into a new place.Professional
Supercharge Ninja merchandise revenues.
Maximize revenues from Advertising and Licensing.
Launch a new and original internet series.
Sell a project to Hollywood.
Hmm, well the first thing on the list “Be a better friend, son, and brother” I think I made a small but notable improvement. I reached out more to talk to the people in my life and hang out with them with no agenda, just to be with them. But I think this is an area that can always be improved upon and I’ll keep this on my list for 2009.
Next is “Enjoy the moment” I think I’ve been especially good at this. Just being aware of the special time and place that I occupy. It’s been helpful especially these last few months when things have gotten a little harder.
“Get outside more” this I was better at in the beginning of the year but I quickly kept cocooning inside. I live in the sunniest place in the world but you’d never now that from my habits. I suck.
“Eat less redmeat, and more vegetables” I certainly have cut way back on my red meat consumption. I still occassionally eat it twice in one day, but I now feel guilty and certainly try to add much more poultry and pork into the mix. I’ve recently added more fruits to my diet, and am enjoying it immensely.
“Get rid of unnecessary things” still a bit of a pack rat. The last year I was very mobile, living at houses that my ex and I were housesitting or going to her place because of the dog. So as a consequence, my place stayed in a bit of a state of suspended animation. Now that I’m here fulltime again, I’m starting to pare down much more.
“Move into a new place” didn’t happen due to several factors. Hoping that 2009 will bring enough stability and fortune to allow for this.
Professional Goals
“Supercharge Ninja Merchandise Revenues” ugh, we need to find a better way to sell things.
“Maximize Revenues from Advertising and Licensing” Licensing was a bright spot for us this year. Did a great deal with XBoxLive that everyone was happy with. Advertising has been a challenge, we just can’t seem to connect to the young male consumer brands as well as we would like to.
“Launch a new and original Internet Series” didn’t do this for a variety of reasons. And I think we won’t in 2009 unless it’s part of a multi-platform situation with a TV show or a very limited season (i.e., 5-10 episodes).
“Sell a project to Hollywood” ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES! It’s been fun working on the script and with the producers. It’s just a slow process. Looking forward to selling more things to the system.
Stay tuned for my 2009 goals. 
