Making Musical Goals Instead of Taking Facebook Quizzes

I just finished reading and listening to this highly motivating piece on the CBC.

http://music.cbc.ca/#!/genres/Classical/blogs/2015/7/How-a-Toronto-pianist-beat-procrastination-one-DIY-video-at-a-time

David Chodoriwsky has decided to learn a piano piece every week, and has videotaped himself performing them. You can follow his progress on his website:
http://davidchodoriwsky.com.

I often find myself tired and overwhelmed at the end of my teaching or adjudicating day. This leaves me unmotivated to practice, or compose. I sometimes end up only practicing when I have a gig because I have a goal. 

I love the idea of imposing a goal as a way of fighting inertia. There are so many ways to procrastinate and the challenge of a goal is almost vital if we want to accomplish something that is challenging.  

I am so inspired by this story that I am setting my own musical goals:

My first goal is to finish composing and record 3 songs. (end of August)
My second goal is to perform a duet with my duet partner Ana Vasic. (end of September)
My third goal is to arrange 2 songs for piano and voice and perform them. (end of October)
My fourth goal is to learn all of Brahms Opus 117 (end of December)

I am going to encourage more goal setting with all of my students this year - especially the adults.

Well enough thinking and planning. Gotta go practice!