Why a DECADE is a BIG DEAL - And Questions to Make the Most of It

"There is no present like the time." - Sam Horn

If I were to tell you that you'd only get 6 or 7 of something your entire life, you'd understand it was special and value it, right?

Well, most of us only get 6 or 7 decades in our life - if we're lucky - and we're starting a new one NOW.

So, are you reflecting on the previous decade? Remembering highlights? Extracting lessons? Looking ahead to your intentions, goals and hopes for the coming decade?

Here's your chance.

Sit down to a good meal with someone you care about. Answer these questions one-at-a-time. Take your time. After all, there's no present like the time ... and a decade deserves it.

1. WHERE were you living ten years ago? Were you happy there? Happy then? Why or why not?
2. WHAT were you doing ten years ago? Was it fulfilling? Frustrating? How so?
3. WHO were you spending most of your time with ten years ago? Were they good for you - or not so much? How so?
4. Could you have predicted you'd be WHERE you are living right now? Are you glad you're living in this home - this city - this part of the world? Why so or why not?
5. Could you have predicted you'd be doing WHAT you're doing right now? Are you satisfied? Disappointed? How so? Why so?
6. Could you have predicted the FRIENDS - FAMILY you have now? Are they different? The same? Are you close - connected? Why or why not?
7. What's the biggest SURPRISE from the past ten years? Something you didn’t see coming - couldn’t have guessed would happen?
8. What's the biggest REGRET you have? Something you wish you could take back or do differently if you had the chance? How has it affected you?
9. What was the HARDEST part of the past ten years? Something that challenged you, took a toll on you? How have you dealt with it?
10. What was the most SATISFYING aspect of the past ten years? Something you learned, experienced or achieved that was deeply rewarding?
11. Who are the five people you are most GRATEFUL for? Why?

12.  How have you CHANGED? Are you a better person – parent – partner – leader – citizen? How so?

13.  How is your health – body – exercise routine – diet - freedom of movement - now as compared to 10 years ago?

1. What are the THREE THINGS you want to remember about this decade? Fill in this blank, “For me, what stands out about the past ten years _____."

Now, look ahead to the next decade.

1. What are three top priorities you want to continue doing - being - this next decade because they contribute to a quality life?
2. What do you want to disrupt and do differently? 
3. Who are 5 people you want to spend quality time with this? What will you do to keep them an active part of your life?
4. How will you honor - and make the most of - the gift of time, health and love?
5. What is a dream – something that calls you – that would add meaning to your life that you want to set in motion?

A new decade is a fresh start. How will you make the most of yours?

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Sam Horn, CEO of the Intrigue Agency and 3 time TEDx speaker, - is on a mission to help people create a quality life-work thats add value for all involved. Her books have been featured in NY Times, on NPR and taught to Boeing, Intel, ASAE, Cisco, NASA.