“Goals” are like “New Year’s resolutions”…frequently made but rarely accomplished.
Are you struggling to achieve your goals? Then I have the key for you!
STOP thinking of your goal as a goal!
I know, you’re thinking ‘WHAT THE HECK?’ This is a blog all about goals and positive thinking and reaching for the stars. However, in our society most people describe a goal as “a lofty ambition,” something to “shoot for,” something to “strive for,” or something to “work toward’ and there is NOTHING wrong with any of that. Or is there?
You see the descriptions we give the word “goal” implies your objective will be difficult to achieve. There is a subtle undertone crafted by the implicit meaning of your words telling you it’s just as likely you won’t achieve your ultimate goal, as it is that you will make it happen.
Too often this gives you an excuse making it okay (or at least forgivable) if you fail. The word “goal” by popular definition actually conditions you for failure.
So what do you do?
Quite simply make yourself a promise. The word promise has a different feel. It implies that you will follow through. Then take it public. Tell the world about your promise.
If you are ready to change your goals into promises, take the first step by leaving a comment and making a public commitment to yourself – RIGHT NOW!
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