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Who Should Set Goals?By: Mike Johnson
Have you ever wondered why some people never achieve a fraction of what they dream of? It's because if they don't set goals than all they are doing is just dreaming.Learning to set goals is the key component that most people are missing in success and positive accomplishments. It is like building a house with a deadline. You know from the beginning what need to be done when so you can complete to house on time.When you take the time to set goals you have a blueprint for success. Now you will be able to track your efforts and make adjustments as needed to ensure that you meet your objective.Taking the time to set goals means that you are proactive instead of reactive. The difference is huge and allows you to approach potential problems form a position of strength. By approaching your difficulties from this position of strength you are much calmer and therefore more capable of a creative solution leading to a breakthrough.When you take the time to set goals you will be able to track your progress in whatever you have set out to do. Not only does this help you become more confident but it also helps you be more motivated to achieve your plans.When you set goals you've made a good start but if you don't take action then nothing will happen. You must drive yourself to take action towards your goals and have the perseverance to continue even in the face of adversity. The key to achieving your goal is never giving up.To be truly successful when you set goals you need to believe the goal you set is actually something you can achieve. With time and practice you will find that you can set amazing goals and reach them but if you're new to goal setting you need to start with something that is a stretch but still believable for you. That doesn't mean you should set something so easy you can reach it without trying. Goals will help you grow and achieve more than you ever thought possible but only if you have to stretch to reach them.It important to understand that when you set goals they must have a deadline. Otherwise they are just dreams. Once you have set a deadline then you need to set mile stones along the way. The other thing that will happen is that you will know how much action you will need to take to achieve your goal.When you set goals and begin to reach some of your minor goals or mile stones be sure to congratulate yourself. Doing so is strong reinforcement to your brain letting it know this is a good thing and that you enjoy it. Even minor victories should be celebrated. Just don't settle for them. Enjoy the moment and continue on towards your goal.When it's all said and done with you can set goals for any aspect of your life - it doesn't matter if its personal or family life, career or finances. Goal setting can be as simple as setting a target weight when you wish to lose pounds or something big, like earning your first million.
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