The Smart Way Of Setting Goals - And Keeping Them!


by Fabian Tan - Date: 2007-04-21 - Word Count: 262 Share This!

It is easy to take for granted how important goal setting is. As we go about our everyday activities, it is easy to forget about our big-picture goals, and even our daily goals. However, it is those who keep to their goal schedule that truly succeed in life.

The road to success may take months and years, but the question is: how committed are you to your goals? Would you do whatever it takes (as long as it is within ethical means) to get them? Can you handle failure and look at them as lessons? Can you get up even when you are knocked down?

It's a far better option to strive for your goals today, rather than look back in regret in 30 years time. One great way to keep in touch with your goals is to remind yourself of them once a week. This will keep you on track and not cause you to be overly distracted.

In the middle of your work to achieve your goals, you can remind yourself of the benefits you will gain once you have achieved them. For example, it may be a new car or a new house, or that holiday you have been eyeing. You may need to turn down certain appointments that don't push you forward in your goals. This is a sacrifice that all successful people make early on in their lives and even after they have achieved all their goals.

Focus on the benefits and remind yourself of your goals once a week, and you'll do just fine in achieving your goals in life.


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