Greetings everyone,
If you sit down to have a chat with anyone concerning their hopes for the future, the majority of people are quite optimistic and have great aspirations for the future. However, if you ask them to outline the steps they intend to follow to achieve these ambitions, they may be found wanting.
Life doesn't just grow and evolve by chance or accident. Those who are lucky may have an unexpected opportunity that may come their way. However, it is entirely up to them to keep this opportunity alive and make the most out of it.
However, in most cases, people do not come across easy nor cheap opportunities. The little chances that may come to them, they have to work blood, sweat and tears for them. This is why you must push yourself at all times to achieve such goals. This is motivated by setting targets in life.
HOW DO YOU SET YOUR TARGETS?
- You should identify your goal.
- You should break down your goal into smaller goals.
Under the umbrella of target setting, there are sub targets that one may set for themselves. These "mini targets" are put in place to serve as a guide in order to achieve the bigger target that is in place.
For instance, you want to build a house. Do you immediately jump to building the house? You must first acquire the land upon which you want to build. Also, there are various items such as cement, blocks, iron rods, furniture and other materials and expertise which you would have to employ to establish such a project.
HOW DO YOU ACHIEVE THE TARGETS YOU HAVE SET FOR YOURSELF?
Target setting is the easy part. Now it is about achieving those targets you have set for yourself. Say to yourself that within a specified timeframe, you will have to achieve a certain goal. By doing so, you will strive to work hard and achieve it at all costs.
The time allotted to a given task should be reasonable and take into account the severity or intensity of the task. For instance, you cannot use a day to become a professional basketball player.
A wise man once told me that if you give yourself a week to achieve a simple task, you will finish it within a week. Similarly, if you give yourself a day to complete that same task, you will finish it within the day.
Life is all about effective time management. Learn to push yourself to your limit in order to
know your capabilities. Learn to explore and try new things in order to discover your potential and see how best you can develop.
Thus, the summarized version of the above-listed points is as follows.
- Create a plan to achieve your goals.
- Set deadlines for your goals.
- Track your progress by scrutinizing yourself.
However, you must be patient with the goals you have set for yourself. I say this because everyone wants to succeed at a fast pace but not everyone has the patience to wait for it to happen. Provided you are working effectively and diligently, things are going to happen eventually and at the right time.
Just don't play into the hands of society and "small minded" people who are looking to see some instant impact in your life.
Thank you for your attention.