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I want to post a few of my goals for the coming year, it being the turn of the calendar and both naturally and socially appropriate to do so. This will have a couple of effects: I'll have to be clear and hopefully add sufficient flesh to the ideas to make them interesting to read and solid for later accountability. I'll probably also be tempted to censor myself, so we'll have to see how successful I am against that. I'll try, though.

I'll start with reading and learning, as it's a good persistent goal and one I've already begun to implement. Among the things I want to do this year is to read a good variety of authors and types of books. It was hit-and-miss for me in 2005, starting well but almost all fiction (and mainly post-modern) from springtime on. My intent is new ideas, learning and vocabulary for 2006.

In the reading queue:

Hackers and Painters by Paul Graham (in progress)

It's a collection of essays by Paul Graham on various topics. Some are available to read online, including must-reads Why Nerds are Unpopular and How to Make Wealth.

Anointed for Business by Ed Silvoso (in progress)

This is the book through which my small group has been reading. We're starting over in the new year as we're reaching out to new people.

Out of Left Field by Art Thiel

A Mariners book reminding us of better days.

1776 by David McCullough

My first post-college foray into the world of our history. Hopefully I'll be inspired to continue, as there's good stuff to be learned.

Shadow of the Hegemon by Orson Scott Card

The sixth book of the Ender's Game series. So good so far.

Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas Hofstadter

Hopefully a nerdy math book. The reviews look promising.

So there you (or I) have it. Check back with me to see how I'm progressing with my goal. More to come.