I promise this to be the last message, for now, on goal-setting. It is such an important topic and many of us are not sure how to accomplish it. As a result, we never set goals and, as per the quote by Fitzhugh Dodson, “Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.”
There is one other aspect for the successful realization of goals and that is the concept of be-ing. Let me explain by comparing our usual approach to goal-setting with a contrasting approach.
Many of us approach goal setting in the following manner:
- When I have then,
- I can do and then,
- I will become the person I am meant to be.
To be successful in reaching our goals we must reverse this to:
- Being the person I am meant to be,
- Allows me to do the things I need to do,
- In order to have the things such a person would have.
I am sure others have said this more eloquently, but this is my interpretation and I hope you get my point. We are so accustomed to living our lives saying “when I have this then I will be a ______________” (successful business person, great Mom, loving spouse, supportive friend, pillar of the community, you fill in the blank!).
Take off the self-imposed limitations and be that person! Act “as if”! You ARE a successful business person who is growing your business and enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Let me know your thoughts and comments and how you have put this to work in your life. If this is a difficult concept to grasp, then call (713-705-3815) or e-mail me (barbara@acceluspartners.com). I am happy to share additional insight.