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Go for your goals
Written by: Renée LeMoine
Photo by: Vojtìch Vlk
"It seems as though I am constantly
jumping from one project to another, fighting fires. While I usually
get my work done, sometimes I fail to get the results I wanted.
What could possibly motivate him to endure broken noses, swollen
eyes, and punches in the kidneys? Muhammad Ali once said, "If
I visualize what I want and picture myself getting it, then I don't
notice any pain while chasing my dream."
Creating a new reality is an achieved goal. We can't stop time
from cascading into the future, but we can mold our future to meet
welcoming expectations. The steps you take now will have an effect
on your future. Use them wisely.
- Shaping veracity involves visualizing your goal. Vague generalizations
about your intentions risks creating nebulous pathways that will
lead you off your intended trail. You must be able to see where
you want to go. The greater the clarity of your vision, the more
focused and efficient your efforts toward it will be.
- Break your goals down into manageable daily tasks. When a target
loams enormously on the horizon, it's natural to feel intimidated
and overwhelmed. Be realistic about your capabilities and the
time you have to dedicate toward achieving your goal.
- Stay focused. Act on your goals every day. Take small steady
steps each day toward your goal. Progress is progress, no matter
how small. Moving toward your aspiration will create momentum
and keep you committed to the final outcome.
Write your goal down
in vivid detail and visualize it in your mind's eye. Carefully
prepare the steps for achieving that goal
and inscribe them into memory. See yourself executing each step
with precision. Now go after it, day-by-day.
Finally, when creating goals it's important to set yourself up
for success. You can do this by making sure that your goals are
measurable, realistic and challenging. Sort your goals into short-term
and long-term. Create timetables for each outcome and stick to
it. Concentrate on the results you want.
Article prepared by Renée LeMoine, Executive
Director, LeMoine & Associates
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