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Howdy wonderful people that run this place,

I had an idea. I am not the kind of person with the emotional fortitude to be in a charge of anything, and it might or might not be a good idea, but in case there's anyone with a bunch of extra time and mental fortitude that wants to do the idea, I thought I'd put it down in words.

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You know what would be cool on here? A group where people set goals and then we sort of pop into the group and ask people how they're doing on the goals (in other words, like an accountability partner would), and offer encouragement and suggestions. Like, we all help each other meet each others' goals.

For example, let's say I wanted to write an autobiography. I could post my goal, and how many many pages I plan to write per week and then I would try to go back on there and update whether I achieved the goal. Or if someone had a goal of getting to work on time for a month straight, I would be like, "how did you do this week on the punctuality thing?" and offer encouragement/suggestions. It's kind of like Here For You, but instead of needing to have a problem, you just need to have a goal. Now, it might be redundant, because we all kind of so some of that in the Here For You group--definitely. And it might be redundant with the Let's Improve group but basically improving in life, not only writing. It sounds like a lot of work. But if anyone thinks it might work and wants to make one, I would attempt to be active in there. Until then...I'll keep using the Here For You for that. Just sounded like a cool idea.

Since groups are user-run, not RPR-run, I don't think the "people that run this place" is who this idea really needs to be addressed to. I'm going to move this to smalltalk, where the idea is more likely to get in front of people who can take action on it

I'll make this group if no one else wants to! I've no issues running a group and setting it up and all that, and I think it's a great idea. I can work on getting it set up, running and make an announcement for people who want to join tonight or tomorrow. 😊

Okay, damnation! That's so cool! I'll be active in there, like I said. I've already got goals I want to add. Maybe it'll work, maybe it won't but it's worth a try, right! Thanks

@Kim...I guess what you're saying is the "people that run this place," are partly us.

I have the group made.

https://www.rprepository.com/g/PlanwithPurpose

I'll make an announcement in this forum soon. Just trying to see if I have everything needed.

I LOVE this idea!!!

Awesome that tells me we're probably headed in the right direction!

Thank you so much damnationfromafar. I'm joining it and friending you. You're awesome!

I just submitted the application. And wow...what a beautiful background and font that you chose. Nice job! Gorgeous.

Thank you! I like it as well

I will mention the group is 16+ only as I am uncomfortable hosting a group with anyone younger than 16 in it, 18 would make me more comfortable, but I let it slide down just a little more.