We have talked about obstacles many times at Stay on Target. The reason this topic comes up so often is that there are many obstacles to success. Some are huge. Others are convenient. Rarely, are any insurmountable, if you really want to reach your goal.
An ancient proverb says, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You have probably known people nearing the end of their life’s journey who looked back and said, “If only I had done things differently . . . . .If only I had taken advantage of that opportunity when it came along.”
No matter what your goal, there will be steps that will take you outside your comfort zone.
Sometimes, you can have all the right tools and set the right plan and yet, the ability to move forward is illusive. The message today is that it is OK. You can spend the time spinning your wheels and creating frustration or you can give yourself permission to let it slide.
Several years ago, I became a great fan of Napoleon Hill. I am such a fan that I begin my day with an email inspiration from the Napoleon Hill Society. I have adopted many ideas and principals from the writings of Napoleon Hill but none that have served me as well as how I approach my to-do list. Napoleon Hill writes of Ivy Lee; Lee was doing some work for Charles Schwab the head of Bethlehem Steel. Schwab told Lee that the biggest problem he had was making his managers more effective – helping them to better utilize their time. Lee handed Schwab a blank sheet of paper and told him that with in a few minutes he could give him the solution. Schwab agreed The rest of the story