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- Goals are Moving Targets - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Chris Waugh"Three tries for a dollar," shouted the midway huckster above the din of the crowd. "Shoot a duck and win this giant gorilla." The stuffed animal had an affable sneer; it was cute. I eyed the yellow plastic ducks as they swam across the plywood ocean at the back of the booth. Each little ...
Views: 759 - Goals Are Necessary (Part 1) - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2007 from dale mazurekAnything you do in life you need to achieve goals. It doesn’t matter if you want to be a meat cutter, long distance runner, taxidermist or anything in life. It doesn’t matter if you work for another company or work for yourself you still have to have goals that you need to set and goals that ...
Views: 920 - Goals Establish Purpose, Mindset and Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from David SchaeferSuccessful results occur in our personal lives and in our careers when we are proactive in setting and achieving goals. When striving to accomplish a meaningful objective, the path is much clearer and easier to pursue when it is thoroughly considered and well constructed. The person who has ...
Views: 1348 - Goals in Life for Success - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Alyssa JohnsonAs you look at setting different goals in life, I want to encourage you to look at who you need to be rather than just what you need to do. Behavioral changes alone, don’t last. It’s only when we make real, internal changes in who we are that change is maintained. A critical aspect is making ...
Views: 1239 - Goals Must Be Clearer Than Water - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Jorge Fernandez de CordovaSetting a goal is a process where you have to be clearer than water. "Make more money" or "Being happier" are not clear desires. Be clear on the amount of money you want, the type of business you want, how you will serve your clients, the specific actions that make you happy and so on. See ...
Views: 546 - Goals that Small Businesses Should Focus On - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOwners of small businesses, have to have their particular goals in terms of running and growing their businesses. It is vital that they have a clear idea of what short term and long term goals they need to achieve, which should include funding, increasing profits, gaining more customers, and ...
Views: 1404 - Goals To Action - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Carrie FlehartyGoals are just that: goals to be achieved in the distance, in the future in the making. Goals are our desires, our wants, and sometimes our needs. They are something intangible, unable to be magically manifested without human powers added to those goals. Our powers can be one tiny thing and ...
Views: 1032 - Goals To Fall in Love With - Goals That Work! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Gregory Anne CoxAnyone not thinking about the New Year with both anticipation and a bit of dread? Without vigilance my mind goes on shuffle. Thoughts range in tempo and temperament from "Oh my gawd it's almost the first of the year and I haven't reached all of my goals from 2010" to "Ahh, a new year, an ...
Views: 1124 - Goals to have in life – 3 lessons from the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Gary DalyOne of the goals to have in life is the power of positive thinking. My sister got me a book called “The Secret” for Christmas 2010. It is based on the law of attraction and explains that the more we tell ourselves that we are successful, the more we'll behave as if we are. We will start to carry ...
Views: 1548 - Goals Without Pain - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Philip AllenHow to Make New Year Resolutions Without Harming Your Health By Philip Allen Reviewing your life and making a plan of what you want is vital if you are going to achieve anything yet every year millions of people use the turning of the year as a reason to begin the annual ritual of making a ...
Views: 1839 - Goals – Learn the Important Difference between Should and Want - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesWe spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential. - Ellen Goodman I love this quote. This ...
Views: 1459 - Goals – Reflecting on the past to see the future - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2020 from Barbara Seifert Ph. D.November is here and moving faster than we like; it’s hard to believe that time moved so slowly when Covid came in May – that is when things really shut down. It seemed as if time moved so slowly, since the majority of people were forced to be home. With January a stone’s throw away, this is ...
Views: 609 - Goals, Be Open To Possibility - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from John HaldermanAs you are aware, there are two sides to everything; good and bad, positive and negative, yin and yang, action and inaction, force and allow, rigid and flexible. In all of life there is a balance between the two polarities, sides or aspects that must be mediated in your pursuit of happiness and ...
Views: 1126 - Goals, Purpose and Meaning - by When reviewing your goals (which you should consider doing regularly), keep in mind the following thoughts: Goals are usually materialistic, that is in the ‚outside' world, and refer to things we want to get or to do at or within a certain period of time. But this is kind of superficial, ...
Views: 1147 - Goals- The Power Line to Success and Achievement - by WHY DO WE NEED GOALS?
Goals give you direction in all areas of your life – Personal, Career, Spiritual, Material, and Contribution
Goals give you a purpose in life. A reason to get up early in the morning and go to bed late at night
Goals will put drive and passion into your life
Not having ...
Views: 773 - Goals: A 10 Part Formula for Setting and Achieving Your Goals - by We all know about setting goals, and New Year is a time when many of us tend to make those new goals. Most of the time we make them with great intentions. We have high hopes for success, and we get excited. We join that health club to get in shape or to lose those extra few pounds. We make that ...
Views: 1022 - Goals: Are Your Goals Challenging Enough? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Steven SchmeltzleGoals: Are Your Goals Challenging Enough? Most people plan their vacations more thoroughly than they plan their lives, then they wonder why they don’t achieve everything they’re capable of. “Choosing a goal and sticking to it changes everything” – Scott Read Are you limiting yourself ...
Views: 886 - Goals: Learning to Fly - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldSetting goals and then pursuing those goals with enthusiasm and joy is like learning how to fly. Taking that big leap to pursue your goals is exhilarating and scary at the same time. Imagine for a minute what a bird feels like when he makes that initial attempt at flying. The initial flight ...
Views: 1890 - Goals: When to Adapt and Change Your Goals. - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Jeannine ClontzHave you ever felt like you were doing all the right things, but not getting anywhere? If you truly are putting in the effort to set your goals as we've been discussing thus far, it may be a matter of choosing goals that just aren't right for you. This may lead us to consider changing your ...
Views: 2884 - Goalsetting For Success - 12 Winning goal smart Strategies - by There is a lot of goalsetting for success guidance being offered on the net today. However, it never cease to amaze me the extent of the over-strenuous emphasis on the term 'failure' or 'failing' by many so-called 'personal development' advocates. I have encountered numerous such dubious ...
Views: 1044 - Going for Gold with Goals - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Ken KeisA Goal: a mark set as the outcome of a race; an aim, a purpose; an object toward which play is directed. Over the years, much has been written about goals and their importance. Yet the majority of us still don’t take the goal-setting process seriously. Oddly enough, some individuals are ...
Views: 1299 - Going for the pink licence! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Luke HirstAll start with their driving instructors with a green provisional driving licence, but all pupils are aiming for one thing and one thing only, and that's to acquire a pink full driving licence! But you must earn your pink driving licence by passing both your driving theory test and your ...
Views: 675 - Gold Medal Goal Setting - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from Corinne ElletsonNote to Self : Learning from the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Achieving Goals The 2008 Olympics in Beijing has come to a close. We will once again be at a loss for something to watch on TV or discuss around the water cooler at work. The 2008 Olympics stood out among those that came before it for a ...
Views: 1644 - Good Goals - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Christine Topjian"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right" - Henry Ford Wise man that Mr. Ford! The most important thing to remember when setting any goal (and many other more well-known gurus besides myself, will tell you) that success begins with the right frame of mind. If you ...
Views: 1142 - Good Goals To Follow For A Fulfilling Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Todd HicksWould you like to lead a life that is complete and fulfilling? Do you want to live the rest of your life with few regrets, knowing you are doing the best you can to make something of your life? You can get a good idea of how to accomplish these goals by incorporating the goals I have set for ...
Views: 1501 - Good Habits are the Essence of Success - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from cedric riceOne thing that I believe that all successful people have in common is that they have established a daily routine of good habits which serves to keep them on top. We are trained at a young age to do our homework after school. If you ask me this is the most basic building block to success. Those ...
Views: 1413 - Good News / Bad News... It Will Never Be Perfect, But It Can Be Done! - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Carrie GreeneI decided to write an article about getting things done and not worrying about perfection and found myself in need of my own advice... I like to think that I subscribe to the idea that "good enough" is good enough. Sure it's important to do a good job and make sure there are no major mistakes ...
Views: 1326 - Good Plan, Good Team - Engage and Execute for Success - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffSuccess rewards are much greater than the risks when leadership begins with a crystal clear objective and only then creates the plan for execution with a fully engaged focused team. Once the goal is set, a good roadmap is essential before you start building the team or training the existing ...
Views: 1779 - Got Goals? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Gary Ryan BlairThere is no purer form of success; no more exact and demanding test of what you are capable of, than to achieve a desirable outcome. A quality life is an example of what can be accomplished when thoughtful attention, goal setting and purposeful action come together without compromise. The ...
Views: 1421 - Got Momentum on Your Goals? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Jill KoenigHave you ever set a Goal and in the following days, weeks, months or even years, took little or no action towards it's achievement? If so, you're not alone. The world moves so fast these days. Not to sound like an old timer, but back in my day... we didn't have cell phones, computers, PDA's, ...
Views: 1780 - Got Personal Goals? How to Reach Them ASAP - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonIf you feel frustrated, concerned, or challenged when it comes to both setting your goals and achieving results, you are certainly not alone. Especially in our American Dream-driven society, people often feel a pressure to arrive at their goals “ASAP.” While this may seem to be a ...
Views: 1059 - Great Preparation Makes Success Permanent - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Andrew HortonSuccess seldom, if ever arrives unannounced on your doorstep and breaks down your door, demanding that you accept it. Long term sustainable success, is the result of investing energy into creating a process, which starts with desire, is turned into possibility through planning and design and ...
Views: 1337 - Green Crypto: Exploring Sustainable Practices in the Digital Financial Realm - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2023 from kingof seoA Comprehensive Guide to Exploring Sustainability in Cryptocurrency In the dynamic landscape of digital finance, the term Green Crypto represents a growing movement toward sustainable and eco-friendly practices within the cryptocurrency realm. This comprehensive guide, "Green Crypto: Navigating ...
Views: 321 - Grow stronger with immunity strengthening supplements - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2019 from Abdul KarimSurvival of the fittest- a theory never explained to us about the most significant thing that is vital for our life; the immune system, right? Though the theory explained many things yet it is not comprehensive thus, it can be directly or indirectly linked to the immune system! So let’s explore ...
Views: 612 - GROW Your Goals! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Caroline LeyLife Coaching is a process that facilitates the performance, learning and development of the client. Sessions, whether face to face, by email or by phone involves a conversation between the coach and the client, which encourages the client to explore and work a way through an aspect of the ...
Views: 802 - Growth Knows No Bounds - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Eva GregoryBy Eva Gregory, CPCC Isn't it true that everyone has a goal? Some may dream of wealth, some of travel, some of dedicating their lives to service others, whatever the goal ... it is human nature to have something to "aim for." If you were asked, "How willing are you to take whatever steps ...
Views: 987 - Guaranteed Goal Achievement! Easy New Year Reolutions. - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2006 from Adam EasonOne of the amazing gifts that we have as people is the desire to have dreams of a better life, and the ability to establish goals to live out those dreams. What is even more amazing is that we have also been given the ability to not only dream but to pursue those dreams and not only to pursue ...
Views: 1561 - Guided imagery to improve your life - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Laura SilvaThere are numerous things in life which are learnt with the assistance of another individual. Teachers and professors teach at schools and universities whereas there are various other individuals who teach various aspects on life. There are numbers of people all around the world who think that ...
Views: 878 - Guidelines To Prepare For Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Aanchal MishraAlthough nowadays all major engineers are pursuing the dream of software, the field of basic chemical engineering is immense. They are in great demand in industries such as petroleum, oil and gas, chemicals, drugs and medicines, soft drinks, etc. These industries deal specifically with the ...
Views: 1473 - Habits Are EASY To Break... At Least The Good Ones - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Carrie GreeneWhen people talk about productivity they often talk about routines or habits. “Professionals” tell us that it takes 21-repetitions of an action to form a habit. This means that after twenty-one repetitions of an activity, it will be engrained into your mind and body so that you do it ...
Views: 1567 - Handcraft Your Life with Appreciation - by We don't usually think of appreciation as a powerful tool, yet it is key in our desire to handcraft a life of choice. This is a key learning that I received from a master teacher on my recent vacation in Peru.
It was easy to feel and express appreciation while I was away on a fabulous ...
Views: 765 - Hard Decisions that Impact Your Profits - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniThere are lots of ways to grow your business, work with clients and offer your products. Often it's challenging to know what to accept and what to decline. It's even more challenging when there is money offered to you and you desperately need it. Knowing your criteria for saying yes or no to ...
Views: 1297 - Have a New Year's Health Resolution? Here's 5 Ways to Help You Stay on Track - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Lizzie WeakleyWith a new decade on the horizon, many are keen to bid farewell to unhealthy lifestyles and toxic habits. Unfortunately, nearly 80 percent of people abandon their resolutions. In the energy of the holidays, it can be easy to make goals that you lose motivation for. To ensure that you don’t ...
Views: 917 - Have You Given Up On Your Goals? 10 Tips to Get You Back on Track - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Miki StrongHere we are, a quarter way into the year already. What resolutions did you set for yourself this year? Are you on track to reaching your goals or did you give up after the 3rd week in January? If you did, why do you think that is? You'd be surprised to hear that many people are in the same ...
Views: 760 - Have You Resisted Your Destiny? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from Diane CorrietteWhen it comes to being human I always find that it is funny how easy we think it is to resist our own destiny rather than go for it! This was something I had said to a friend during our phone conversation and I was talking about my on again off again journey with stepping forward to have my book ...
Views: 822 - Healing Quotes and Tips - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from John Robson“Letting go of our suffering is the hardest work we will ever do. It is also the most fruitful. To heal means to meet ourselves in a new way -- in the newness of each moment where all is possible and nothing is limited to the old.” -- Stephen Levine “Fear of the pain blinds us to the goal of ...
Views: 1129 - Health and Fitness Goals - The Most Common - by It doesn’t have to be a New Year's resolution for one to set goals pertaining to their health and fitness. While participating in regular exercise, losing weight, and eating right are much easier said than done, it is suggested that setting goals in this department should become a gradual ...
Views: 6046 - Healthy habits to start the day right - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Alvina JenniferThe alarm goes off and you turn it off. You do not want to get out of bed but you have to cheer up and start the day. What better way to do it than with a healthy habit? Among other things, following a healthy lifestyle puts you in a good mood because it makes you feel better. So you know, get ...
Views: 1229 - Help! I've Set Too Many Goals... What Should I Do? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from D HoUsually, just right after the New Year’s celebration, many of us start looking at the resolutions we made and, if you’re like many people, yours probably resemble more of a grocery list: You want to exercise more, make more money, have a savings, learn a skill (let’s say playing the guitar), get ...
Views: 736 - Helping Others to Progress Creates Business Success - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Anne BachrachIf you are in a position of authority then you must be conscientious of two areas: ensuring a quality job (or upholding a directive) and training others to progress in the same field. Essentially, you might be teaching the person who may some day replace you. Is this a fair outlook? This is ...
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