Without clearly established goals, there can be no clear successes. ~Mickey Maguire
The first step in becoming a success in life is establishing goals. Stumbling through life without setting goals for yourself is like setting sail without a compass or a sextant. Sure, you can do it, but you'll never find your way without dumb luck or divine intervention.
If you have a dream of being a writer, for example, then make a goal of writing a book and commit that goal to paper. Put it in a diary or journal. Read it daily.
If a book seems overwhelming, fine, break the goal into interim steps-- the first of which is writing an article and getting it published. Of course, you want to choose a topic of interest to you-- something to do with a hobby you enjoy or something from work-related experience.
Goals are funny things. Most people say that they'd like to do this or that and after it is said, it is pretty much forgotten but for a fleeting moment here or there. That is not the way to accomplish anything. That is why you need to commit those goals to paper.
W. Clement Stone said that the best way to get things done is to do it now. That is true. If you drag your feet, all you'll have to show for it is scuffed toes on your shoes. Well, the solution is easy: JUST DO IT!
Start writing your goals on paper today. Then, read them first thing in the morning and again before you go to bed. Then, take a moment to imagine yourself completing your goals and reaping the reward for it.
Now, write them down and visualize them when you read them; because, thoughts become things. The more you visualize your goals coming to fruition the better your chances of making them happen.
