nc's Growth Plan

I am on a perpetual personal growth plan, which I update each June.  Here's the current version...

Nelson Coulter’s Personal and Professional Growth Plan 

(for the 2026-27 School Year)

 

Framed against the components of Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory.  

Intrapersonal Intelligence

I will engage in mental, physical, and emotional/spiritual “resets” every 90 minutes.

I will push my personal/professional learning and generously share it with others. 

Interpersonal Intelligence

I will relentlessly demonstrate my love for Moe and my family.

I will strive to build bridges – not walls – with every interpersonal encounter.

Verbal-linguistic Intelligence

I will read at least one non-fiction and one fiction book per month.

I will write at least one article for publication.

I will make at least two blog entries per week.

Logical-mathematical Intelligence

I will seek deeper understanding of the patterned/mathematical underpinnings of nature and music.

Bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence

I will eat real food only (predominantly an organically raised, plant-based diet).

I will purposefully learn more about optimizing my physical, intellectual, and spiritual health.

I will “move” (walk, swim, work, etc.) physically for at least one hour each day. 

I will hydrate more often and more purposefully.

Musical Intelligence

I will practice music for at least 20 minutes each day.

I will add one song per quarter to my performance repertoire.

I will play music with friends/family at least quarterly.

Spatial Intelligence                 

I will be more observant of form, function, patterning, and relationships within integrated systems.

Naturalist Intelligence

I will be an extraordinarily conscientious steward of all resources, living and non-living.

I will seek to better understand ecological intertwinedness, interwovenness, interconnectedness, and interdependence (in both natural and social contexts). 

I will apply regenerative and sustainable permaculture practices on the land over which we are stewards.

Existential Intelligence

I will seek to fulfill God’s purpose for my life.

I will engage in attentive service to those whom God brings within my sphere of influence.

I will connect daily with others of the Christian faith.