Goals

The purpose of goals is to focus our attention. The mind will not reach toward achievement until it has clear objectives. The magic begins when we set goals. It is then that the switch is turned on, the current begins to flow, and the power to accomplish becomes a reality.

Do not set your goals by what other people see important. Your goals in life are only important to you and those who love to see you succeed. Guard them well and only share them with the right people.

A goal, whatever it may be, is what gives meaning to our existence. It is the carrot of the stick that keeps us striving - that keeps us interested - that gives us a reason for getting out of bed in the morning.

How to achieve your goals?

Take small action steps first. You need not take the leap from your starting point to your ultimate goal all at once. There are usually some intermediate steps that will get you started and keep you moving toward that goal. For instance, if you want to develop a career after years at home, relate to a hobby might be the first and best action steps for you to take.

Be the kind of person on whom nothing is lost. Observe, read, experience, and explore everything in the context of some goal that will help you achieve the long-range goal you have in mind for yourself.

Think ahead. Anticipate what might happen if you are stalled on the way to your goal or if the action you take down not live up to your expectations. Have a few “What will I do if?” questions in mind as you take even the first action steps.

Learn from action. Keep evaluation the meaning and results of your actions and revising your ultimate goal accordingly. Even if your action doest not turn out satisfactorily, you can learn from it.

Don’t sit on your actions. It is great to feel good about an action you’ve taken, but when you have acted, think about what you’re going to do next. Keep up your momentum!

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