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Posted on September 1, 2009 by Ishmail Downes | Posted under Goal Setting
Start Goal Setting And Start Realising Your DREAM Life - NOW!...
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Why?... Because I've always instinctively tried my damned hardest to avoid any form of theory. Sometimes, just saying the word theory used to be enough to send me to slumberland!... It's true, given the chance, I would've ditched theory in a heart beat! However... The short cut can be the longer way in disguise! I've lost count of the amount of times in my life that I've been faced with something I want to achieve, but had the 'practical' mentality. I would be really eager to, just do it! (No, I'm not affiliated to the sportswear company in any way!) But the result would always be the same. Here's what usually would happen... I would have this thing that I want, or need, to achieve and then I start thinking, I can do this without setting goals, even though I know I should. Besides, I can do it much quicker if I just do it!". Everything goes great until I'm hit with a problem. Here's what always happens... I become confused and very frustrated, then one of two things will happen: 1) I give up and look back at it and feel like a complete and utter loser, or... 2) I end up setting goals after all, and feel like a complete and utter loser for not doing it in the first place! Either way, I end up feeling like an even bigger loser because it took much longer to just do it, then simply goal setting in the first place. I feel like even more of a loser, telling you about what a loser I was... Does any of this sound familiar to you?... Be honest?... At least then I can feel a bit better about myself :-))... Why set goals? In case you haven't got the message by now, setting goals is very, VERY IMPORTANT, OK? Just so I can be sure you get me, I'm going to repeat it... Setting goals is absolutely, definitely, really, really important! I don't know if you're aware of this, but we ALL are unconsciously goal setting each and every day. For example... You plan on getting to work before 9 o'clock. That's a form of goal setting... You decide to set Sunday aside to do some shopping. Well, that's goal setting... You decide you want to lose 7lbs. That's more goal setting... Do you get my drift?... Obviously, when designing your DREAM life, it's going to take a bit more advanced goal setting then those examples - A lot more! The psychological effect proper goal setting can have on you, is very beneficial. Take this example... Suppose you find yourself in debt to the tune of 100,000 and it MUST be repaid in the next 12 months or you face repossession of your home. To some people, 100k might be nothing, but for this example, you're super broke... So, what are you options? I suppose you could just EMIGRATE!... ONLY JOKING!... OK, seriously... Just out of curiosity, would you have? Either way, considering the fact that you're strapped for cash, wondering "How is it possible I can pay back this sort of money, let alone in 12 moths" is very likely. The funny thing is, in the right context, that's not a bad thought to have. Here's why... Until you ask this kind of question to yourself, whether verbally or in your mind, your brain will not be able, or want for that matter, to entertain the thought of goal setting let alone actually doing it PERIOD!... You MUST, however, ask these types of questions with the right mentality. It's no good NOT believing it is possible because then, it won't be, and I can tell you this - You might as well just FORGET IT! About The Author: Want to learn some effective goal setting for designing your DREAM Life? Search no more! Self improvement strategist Ishmail Downes has created a FREE self improvement website that has a section devoted to goal setting. Once there, download Ishmail's FREE audio course, "Live Your DREAM Life!" You won't be disappointed! |
Tags: GOAL SETTING, SET YOUR GOALS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS, GOAL PLANNING, SETTING GOALS
