This coming Friday is December 12th. Two years ago on December 12, 2012 I launched my 12/12/12 Project and announced my plans at the introductory episode of the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast.
If you were following this blog “way back when,” I thank you for your continuing support. If you are newer to this platform and have not heard about my 12/12/12 Project, let me give you a bit of background.
What is a 12/12/12 Project?
First, I will tell you what it is not.
A 12/12/12 Project is not a resolution; where you stop eating chocolate or promise to go to the gym. It’s not something you’re going to “try”; where two months down the road you fall back into your old routine and forget that you ever resolved to make a change.
A 12/12/12 Project is much bigger than that.
A 12/12/12 Project is life altering.
Take that big idea that you’ve been dreaming about and make it your reality. Find that one thing that you were put on this earth to do and do it. Follow your passion. Commit to something life changing. It doesn’t need to be a huge. It can be small, but it must be something that will change the patterns of your daily existence from this point forward. It may be something in your career. It may be something for your family. It may be spiritual. It may be something to do with your own personal development or for the good others.
It may be for the good of all the world.
Remember… “life altering”.
This is serious stuff. A 12/12/12 Project could be a new path to your life’s purpose.
My 12/12/12 Project was to launch the Entrepreneur Architect Podcast and relaunch this blog as EntreArchitect.com. I made a commitment to help other small firm architects be more successful and began to execute on a mission to become an influential force in the profession.
We have seen great progress these past two years, but there is much work to be done before this Project is complete.
What is your 12/12/12 Project?
On this December 12th, I invite you to join me. I encourage you. I challenge you to commit to your own 12/12/12 Project. Commit to something life changing. Do something amazing. Make a difference. Be remarkable. Take that big scarey idea that you’ve been dreaming about and do it. Pursue your life’s purpose. Follow your passion. Change the world.
In the coming weeks, I will share my plans for 2015. I hope you will join me and share your plans in the comments below.
If you were inspired to join me back in 2012 and launched your own 12/12/12 Project, please share your progress and inspire others to do something amazing in 2015.
Hey Mark,
Congratulations on your EA anniversary.
I know other Architects that treat your series like NPR: they listen to your podcasts while they are driving to and from work.
Prairie Home Companion for Architects. We appreciate all that you do. Keep on keeping on.
Thanks Rand. I truly appreciate the encouragement.
I hope to someday entertain and inspire like Garrison. Now THAT is a goal for a 12/12/12 Project : )
Way to go, Mark! Your abilites in practice, dedication and leadership in our profession are UNMATCHED. Thank you for everything you do and all the inspiration you give.
Congrats Mark- you are an inspiration to so many! You know my 12/12/12 project… ArchiMom.com is coming… launching in the new year. Website building has begun in the background and momentum is building. 2015 is going to be a hallmark year for this mom architect!
Amy, I am looking forward to the archimom website 🙂 Good luck!
Congratulations Mark! I look forward to reading/ listening to your insights every week. This year, I want to plan my 12/12/12 project. For the past few months I am struggling with setting time aside and scheduling my ARE tests. Now that I am 80% done with my core IDP, it’s time to develop a timeline and strategy to finish my exams.
Meghana: That is great to see. If you are looking for inspiration, check out my friends over at the Architect Exam Prep Podcast. There’s a link on my homepage at EntreArchitect.com. One of the best ways to accomplish a big goal is to make your goals public and be accountable. Keep us posted here on your progress.