Goal Setter Blog

There is a name for it - it's called procrastination. The problem is, you can't keep time in a bottle. If you don't run with it, you have wasted it already.

The only people who can rest in peace and not face any new challenges are those who are six feet under the ground. For the rest of us who remain alive, setting goals is a natural part of life. You only get one shot at it. You might as well plan it well...

Anybody who has achieved something worthwhile with their life will tell you it didn't happen by accident. Setting goals give you the ability to see past your current mental horizon. It gives you a purpose to live, the drive to achieve, the determination to overcome obstacles, the strength to withstand pain, the resolve to stand-up to criticism, the joy to accomplish your passion.

People are reluctant to set goals for fear of having to be accountable. They shy away from making commitments for fear of failure or for giving-in under pressure. They like to be comfortable and not rock the boat. They like the status-quo. The perfect couch potato.

Setting goals and most importantly reaching them is an ongoing process. As you plod along you review your progress periodically. You ponder about that insurmountable obstacle a month ago which now looks more like a molehill. You smile at the taunts from siblings, friends and neighbours who gave you everything but encouragement. You have now saved some cash to finance the next phase of the project. You have done your homework and talked to people in that field.

Then comes the unexpected setback. "I told you so!" comes ringing in your ear. The unforseen event that puts everything in jeopardy. Time for a break. Go and smell the roses. A spark of creativity will come when your mind is free to idle for a bit.

A phone call rings. A friend of yours you haven't seen for a while has got it all worked out. People get encouraged by your plight. You are not running the race on your own. Some folks are cheering you on. Keep up the pace.

Eventually the goal is reached. The adventure is over. What a great feeling. You can't wait to do it all over again with a greater, better goal. You file away your journal for posterity. What a great story to tell your kids dangling on your knees.

See what you're missing out on by not setting goals...

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