In order to attain your goal(s) in life there are definite steps that one needs to follow for sure success. Granted, you may reach your goals any other way but be mindful that it can be a painful process at best or at worst the goal becomes pretty elusive. Here are suggested steps for reaching your goal; it is advised that you follow the sequence as given.
1. Define the goal. This involves an honest brain storming, questioning, exploration and reality checks. Have a mental picture of the finished goal in your mind, focus and do not loose sight of it. Now you need to work at how to achieve it.
2. Write down the goal. Once you have defined the goal, write it down. It is advisable to have a notebook specific for the purpose. Put the paper where you can see it as a reminder.
3. What does it take? Consider what it takes to attain your goal. Think of the financial implications. How are you going to fund your goal? What expertise do you require? How long will it take to get there? Make an honest assessment of each of these factors and how they impact on each other. For example if money supply is erratic it may slow project progress and that in turn affects completion time.
4. Plan. Planning your course of action involves having objectives, these are like stepping stones. Have objectives that are building towards your goal.
5. Launch! Determine to start at some point. There is no perfect time to start, but there is a reasonable time to launch out. Balance caution and risk, step out in faith. Be positive that you will succeed and work at it.
6. Commitment. Once you have started, be committed, set aside time to work on your project. Keep a diary of your progress.
7. Review Periodically review your progress. Make adjustments and revisions if necessary, maintain the focus and persevere even if things appear gloomy. Reviewing may mean going back to the drawing board to consider change and adjustments if necessary.
8. Persistency and patience are essential. Be prepared to wait. In this modern age of “instants”, this is one of the areas where you may have to wait like one waiting for a planted seed to grow and bear fruit.
9. Attain your goal! In time, you get hold of all that you have worked for; it is a pleasant gratifying experience. Enjoy, in the process however, learn to handle success with level headed dignity.
Remember to always be working towards a goal or goals for, without goals life becomes meaningless.
