Motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, "I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps it's because escape is easier than change."
Why Set Goals?
• To keep focused. Zig Ziglar said, "If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time."
• A study of Harvard graduates found that after two years, the 3% who had written goals achieved more financially than the other 97% combined!
• Your self-confidence increases as you reach milestones along the way.
• Achieving or making progress towards a goal can be hugely motivating.
• You are no longer confused about what action to take. - Rather than starting many different projects and failing to accomplish any of them, goals direct you to take action in specific areas.
Reasons people do not set goals:
1) Most people don't realize the importance of setting goals.
2) They don't know HOW to set goals
3) No goal = no failure
4) Fear of rejection or criticism by others if they fail.
Reasons your goals may fail:
1) You are not serious about it or fully committed
2) Your goal is not specific enough
3) Your goal is not supported by others (or you are not accountable)
Do you have a goal for 2011? If not, consider why you don't - and why goal setting may be just what you need next year to succeed!
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