This is my personal favorite because I was renowned for starting at A, seeing Z and setting a goal to get to Z in one leap.
Because I saw it, I thought I could just do it.
Anything can be done if you desire it badly enough and are willing to pay the price; but most of us are too busy trying to handle our everyday responsibilities to just push everything aside and leap buildings in one single bound.
Example:
A man who desires to go back to school for a degree but works full time, has a mortgage and three children will have different challenges to finish his degree than a 19-year-old who can put everything else aside and do the
curriculum in three years.
Their circumstances will be different, based on their personal realities and timelines.
What is an attainable goal for you may
be an unrealistic one for me.
Setting goals is tremendously personal and should be treated as such.
We are all capable of getting to our desired successful outcomes; but we will all arrive in different vehicles – and at different times.
When setting our goals, it is really important that we be honest with ourselves, and be realistic about how much time is available, what price we are willing to pay, and the
resources we have to pursue our desires.
At the outset of pursuing my dream, I was willing to pay the price, but had virtually no resources.
I needed to break down my goals into a series of
attainable steps and leap them in rapid succession, so that it FELT like I was zooming toward my ultimate goal.
In essence, I was building a bridge across obstacles.
So, when setting those goals, it’s important to keep in mind the three Ps: be Prepared… be Persistent… but also be Pragmatic.
Action Step: Write down the list of your current responsibilities.
I call them our circumstances.
Make a list of all the things that would have to be taken care of while you are in pursuit of your goals.
Any avenue that presents itself but doesn’t allow resources for these needs to be met are not your opportunity.
Stay open and present for an opportunity that allows all your needs to be met in a way that fits better than you can imagine.
It will appear and fit like a glove.
