For the last two years, I set my goal and reward for goal to be a week long Beach Vacation. My travel agent is a friend, I told her if I don't make my number, cancel and she could keep the money. That got both her and wife on-board. Glad to say I hit both targets.

2014, I have a much more aggressive goal and new reward. I race cars (Endurance racing) and to stay in shape between races I go karting. These are not your Toy karts, but Karts that will do over 100MPH and pull 2-3 "G" of force in corners. They are very physicially demanding. I purchased a new kart for this season, hooked up with a factory team and I won't race it until I can put myself in most competitive position possible. This means being fitter overall (Cardio Endurance in particular) but also means I need to be lighter. Seat I ordered was a L verses my customary XL. I won't race until I can hit the track at 185lbs. Every 5 lbs is worth a couple tenths over a single lap and the better conditioning allows for more consistant lap over the course of a race.

I think staring at the Kart daily pre and during season will help keep me motivated and on-track. I've found that once at target a reasonable food plan paired with 3 days at gym and 1 day at kart track was adequate for maintiance. I put on extra weight while recovering from a racing injury requiring surgery and rehab.

Best of luck to all in 2014. I hope motivation stays high, you hit your goals and earn those rewards.

These young fly-weights out there are tough, but this bigger, older guy is looking forward to stepping it up a bit this season and performing better in 2014 and possibly surprise a few people.

The reward for placing well in karting will be a weeklong warm winter family vacation.