Think about a time you successfully achieved a goal… what was the path you followed? Do you know? (Really?)
There’s a clandestine operation afoot – I’m working a stealth move on an elusive goal.
Why don’t we just wait here for a little while
… see what happens…
— MacReady
Character in The Thing (1982)
As you think about the goals you’ve achieved, do you know what strategies moved you from “idea to done?” Sometimes we think it was our determination that made “it” happen – a plan that’s written down, or our commitment, our persistence, or you name it, blah, blah, blah. Many times, we’re right. Still, I invite you to look back on your successes and examine which strategies worked best for you.
For me, a direct assault is my best strategy. Sometimes though, I find myself starting over – over and over again! What then? Do I abandon the goal? No, I do not. Usually I Continue reading » Sneakn’ Up on an Elusive Goal
Are your goals fascinating enough to pull you past your fear?
Goals without values are bullies that push you around. On the other hand, [goals] aligned with your values pull you toward them.
— LeadershipFreak
Have you ever played with a fistful of magnets
? It’s a cool, hands-on way to experience the difference between feeling repelled and feeling attracted… one is unpleasant, the other intriguing. Much like magnets, your goals can either push you away from, or pull you towards achieving new outcomes.
Fascinating Goals
What if we could create “fascinating” goals – goals that would literally pull us forward into bewitching futures? Sally Hogshead, author of Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation
, outlines how to create goals that fascinate.
Find a goal that scares the crap out of you.
Do you have a goal that makes you a little uncomfortable? You should. Continue reading » Fascinating Goals Have Thrilling PULL-POWER!
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.
— Maria Robinson
Spring has sprung… or at the very least is springing. It’s a time of new birth and rebirth and the perfect time to get un-stuck and get started again.
There is an essential difference between a professional and an amateur. When a professional makes a mistake, they know that they have to learn from their mistake so they can take the next opportunity when it shows up. The amateur can choose to Continue reading » Spring Has Sprung!
We’re coming up on year-end… is it time for a sprint to the finish line?
‘Nobody Beats Us!’ According to our plan, when I said these words toward the end of the race, we would immediately shift into our final sprint, rowing as high and hard as possible, straight through, until we crossed the finish line.
— Brad Alan Lewis
from Assault on Lake Casitas
It’s that time of year when many of us take a bead on how we’ve done on the goals we set for ourselves. And, with the holidays now in full swing, it’s also time to figure out how to take care of Continue reading » Is It Time for a Sprint Or Maybe a Fartlek?
The world wasn’t formed in a day, and neither were we. Set small goals and build upon them.
— Lee Haney
Last week, I wrote about the idea of making tiny changes. It seemed like a good idea at the time and still does, but before I got very far into the whole experiment I discovered one of MY big problems… I never leave well enough alone. I have two tendencies that get me into trouble – ramping up too quickly and visualizing ahead.
Today, as I was walking the dog, we came back past the local church. As we headed for it, I wondered how well I would do as we climbed the hill. Usually, I set a good pace and then stop and catch my breath at the top of the hill. Well, we got to the top of the hill and I wasn’t out of breath. There was only one conclusion to draw Continue reading » Tomorrow is Another Day
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