About setting goals and reaching them

Seven thoughts about reaching goals...

1. Goals reached begin with a desire that burns so deeply and brightly within one's being, that it cannot be put out by the adversities of life.

2. To reach our goals, we must define them clearly. Begin with the intended outcome, and describe it in detail. Write it out.

3. Goals must be visualized clearly. Use mental rehearsal. Imagine taking the actions. See, feel, and imagine the outcome you want as if you had already achieved it. Then, each day, give thanks for reaching your goal.

4. Goals must have a criteria for their attainment. They are time-bound. A goal without a clear criteria for it's attainment is not a goal; it is merely a wish. Time-bound goals inspire motivation toward the goal line, give a sense of urgency, and keep desire burning brightly.

5. Reaching goals requires consistent daily action: stepping forward onto a planned path and making corrections in direction when necessary.

6. Great goals are transcendent; they improve the quality of life for many and support our overall purpose in living, a dimension higher than ourselves. For this reason, we don't need to write a goal in stone. But, should we fall short of the goal line, we get up and write the goal again.
7. Reaching goals is a personal experience that inspires us to be our best. Reaching a goal is not meant to impress others, although it may inspire others. It is an experience of using our unique gifts and talents to the best of our ability. Most of all, believe with all your heart that you will achieve your vision. We define our future by looking ahead.

Zig Ziglar said it well: "The basic goal- reaching principle is to understand that you go as far as you can see, and when you get there, you will always be able to see farther." If you are reaching for a goal, ask yourself: "Am I looking backward or forward? If I am looking forward, how far am I seeing? May you reach all of your most cherished goals, and may your achievements bring benefit and joy to many others throughout the years ahead!

Wishing you blessings and success! :-)