GETTING STARTED ISN’T FINISHED

Happy New Year folks; It’s the year we’ve all been anticipating. Well let me welcome you into another era of the beginning of an end. I believe that you are well positioned for the realities of your dreams. Congratulations!!!

Towards the end of last year, I know a lot of you must have been caught in the euphoria of the celebration and excitement of the season; that you probably must have made some resolutions for this year, 2013. Many of these resolutions may soon be forgotten or considered frustrating to achieve, since they were from the point of documentation; unrealistic and confusing. However, this is not to say that resolutions don’t work or can’t be achieved; because in truth they do and can be achieved.

Yet, you need be cautious not to get yourself discouraged by your desires from life.Most times, the reason we don’t achieve success is solely because we are not sincere with ourselves.We set our goals by comparing ourselves with some other people; what they have and we only wish we do too. And since most of these goals are set out of context, often without a good intent to fulfill purpose; or a passion for relevance; they become such that tend to frustrate us; thereby becoming a thing of the past.

Imagine a young person who doesn’t have a job, or a personal business or any means of income that qualifies him to be described as an entrepreneur;yet setting a goal to buy a Ferrari or Porsche in 6 months. Did you just say Practicing faith? Obviously, he should enroll in a comic institute where his skills can be better developed. 

In truth, we often times forget that setting goals is not all that fulfills our pursuits in life. Usually, there are other factors required; commitment, determination, discipline, focus and time-consciousness.And especially, let go of a distracting past. Too many people carry the burdens of their past into the present and hope to make meaning out of the reflection of it. Sometimes, reaching a goal may require that we make some sacrifices, change the company we keep, spend more time on a task, improve ourselves by acquiring some more skills or knowledge. However, many people, as much as they desire to reach a goal, usually do the same thing they have done all their lives and yet expect a different result.

Perhaps, we forget that every success we attain with our set goals may be an opportunity for another. The sincere question to ask is; what must be done to achieve a set goal? I’ll mention a few tips to help you.

1.      Prioritize your needs. Oftentimes, many people are burdened with a desire to have everything. But usually, there are basic things that we need to be fulfilled in life and those we must pursue.

2.      Manage your time properly. Too many people under-estimate the value of time in the accomplishment of their goals. However, time management also involves the proper management of yourself; health, appearance and all aspects of your life properly.

3.      Discipline and Persistence.To be successful requires that you keep focus and committed to a set goal.

4.      Celebrate your little achievements.To achieve greater successes in life, you must learn to celebrate your little accomplishments and victories. It will motivate you to improvement.