The Importance of Goal Setting

It’s generally understood now that the most successful people in this world are those who are future focused, goal oriented and single minded.  They visualise where they’re headed, know exactly what it is they want and strive towards it on a daily basis.  So how come then, most people still don’t set themselves goals in life? 

According to Brian Tracy, well renowned author and speaker, people don’t set goals for four key reasons: not understanding the importance of setting them, not knowing how to set them properly, fear of failure and fear of rejection.  But here’s the thing; change is going to happen regardless of whether you determine the direction or not and setting purposeful, powerful goals is a key component to having the life you truly desire.

There are several schools of thought on why goals are important and how specifically setting them helps you get what you want.  For me it boils down to one simple principle and that is you get what you think about the most.  Unfortunately, the majority of us spend our time thinking about all the things we don’t want in our life and wonder why we keep on getting more of the same!  Shifting our thinking to focus on what we do want gives our subconscious a clear message of where we’re headed. 

Goal Setting Tips

• When you set your goals make sure they are stated in the positive.  A goal set around wanting less debt will attract more debt.  Ask yourself what you want instead and set that as your goal.
• Be as specific as you can.  The more clarity you can add to your goal the more likely it is to come about.  Consider the what and when in detail.
• Ask yourself why you want each goal.  If you can’t come up with a good enough reason then dump it and focus on those that are purposeful.
• Write your goals down.  If they’re not written then they are nothing more than a wish.
• Re-write your goals every day.  This may sound extreme but the act of re-writing your goals every day, preferably first thing, is extremely powerful keeping them at the forefront of your mind and significantly increasing your chances of achieving them.
• Take daily steps towards achieving your goals, no matter how small the step.
• Review your goals regularly.   This will make sure your goals are up to date and stay inspiring.

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