“I will not start any sentence with the words “I can’t.” If I do, my mind will accept it as so, and then I won’t be able to accomplish my goals. Instead I will tell myself, “I can,” or, “I will.” In this way, success will come to me.”
–Suzanne Somers
ARE YOU READY
All the goal setting knowledge in the world will not move you forward if you are not ready! Gathering information, taking classes, attending motivational seminars are all great endeavors, if you are ready to put them into practice! No matter how much knowledge you acquire or how long your list of credentials, you must be ready. Are you tired of listening to all the so called gurus telling you to set goals that don’t seem to move you in any direction?
WHAT DO YOU WANT
The very first step towards achieving your goals is to know exactly what you want to accomplish. What will reaching your goals do for you? Even though it may seem like a mystery why other people appear to get anything they want, it is simply that they have clearly defined goals. Your goals must be specific! Your thinking and actions must be in alignment with your goals. Wherever you are in life at this moment, you must start with the end result in mind. Without specific goals, you will always fall short of your desired outcome.
Everyone’s idea of success is different so it is important not to base your own success or failure on someone else’s life. Being specific sends a message to the Universe that you are serious. Holding a clear mental picture of what you want your life to look like, mixed with a burning desire, you will succeed. Only when you know what you want specifically, are you then able to focus your energy and talents. Focus like a laser beam honing in on your target and keep moving towards that target as you develop the resources you need to propel you forward.
“Full focus gives us a potential doorway into flow.”
—Daniel Goleman, author, Focus, The Hidden Driver of Excellence
