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Goal Setting involves setting a specific, time targeted personal or business objective. In order for both short term and long term goals to be met, they must be realistic and clearly defined.
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Learn the 12 Steps to Achieving Your Goals - By Karim Ismail- 6 Ways to Make More Money While Changing Lives In A Bigger Way - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Laura WestAs a passionate entrepreneur, I know you want to get your work out into the world in a bigger way. You also want to make great money so you can reinvest and keep growing your business to reach more people and, of course, to support a life and family you love. To move into “growth mode” in ...
Views: 3(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Goal Setting - Ten Lessons I Learned While Climbing to the Top - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Jill KoenigI recently spent some time in Door County, Wisconsin on a relaxing little weekend getaway. On my last day there, I set out with a girlfriend to explore Peninsula State Park, a beautiful nature preserve located on a bluff high above the waters of Green Bay. As we went through the park, we ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Don’t Wait Until You Have the Perfect Plan, Take Immediate Action Now. - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Loren FogelmanHave you ever felt so strongly about something that you were willing to do anything in order to reach your goal? Even though there were barriers, you knew this was right for you and nothing was going to stop you. Obstacles you previously avoided were now challenges you were ready to take on and ...
Views: 3(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Power of Everyday Visioning - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Reggie OdomAre you ready... ...To step into your greatness? What is your guiding Vision? Your Highest Vision is the imagination of your highest dreams and deepest desires realized, as if you are already living them. Vision is a spiritual gift that is unique to you; unique because it comes through ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Get past the "honeymoon phase" in everything you do. - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Chris SuttonGet past the honeymoon phase in everything that you do. The honeymoon phase - I see it day in and day out in many of my businesses. If you're renting a home to somebody, whoever you're renting to is always a nice person in the beginning. They always have the best of intentions. A couple of ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Set Goals and Objectives You Can Achieve - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from TJ PhilpottSetting goals and objectives is one thing but achieving them is an entirely different animal altogether! Many approach their goal planning more like it is a wish list giving little thought to whether they can realistically reach them. Learning how to be successful at achieving goals requires that ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Goal Setting – Learn How Having the Proper Perspective Can Help You Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Karim IsmailWhen people come to me for help with goal setting and creating a life blueprint, they are usually in one of two situations: 1.) Circumstances beyond their control, such as a health diagnosis, job loss or death of a loved one, have forced them to reevaluate their life and shift their ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Achieve Your Goals by Learning How to Harvest Your Failures - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Karim IsmailHere in Canada we experience the four seasons in all their extremes. I enjoy all four of the seasons but have a special fondness for autumn. I love to see how the leaves achieve their full color and glory right before winter arrives and nature's life force becomes completely inward focused. ...
Views: 8(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Goal Setting - How Going Around In Circles Can prevent You From Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Karim IsmailLast weekend I was driving in a part of the city I don't frequent very often. After completing my errand I wanted to go to a store less than a mile away. So I made a spontaneous decision to turn onto a road that ran parallel to the freeway rather than hop back on the freeway for such a short ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Traits Crucial To Your Personal Development - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Daniel HerznerDo you yearn to live a more fulfilled, more satisfying life? If your answer is yes then what steps are you taking to get there? Are you taking personal responsibility for the direction of your own life or is your strategy to rely on hope? You see, there simply are no short cuts to living a life ...
Views: 10(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Make Important Life Changes - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Amber RosenbergIf you're like many of my clients, you may want to make big changes in your life - for example, a new career, more time with family or a healthier lifestyle - but you don't know where to start, life gets in the way or you end up feeling stuck. So, what's holding you back? Perhaps it's ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - FEAR - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Lisa PhillipsIt is impossible to remove all Fear from our lives. Fear is a natural emotion and we are all human – It is normal and natural to experience some degree of fear in our lives. We can feel fear for many different reasons including the following: • Fear of doing something new • Fear of the ...
Views: 10(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Re-charge-Re-capture and Re-energize - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Lori SnyderHow do you feel when you are totally stressed, and pressed for time? If your like many, your productivity takes a hit, and not in an upward direction. When you feel as if your being pulled in many different directions at once, you can become less productive and begin to start feeling ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The secret ingredient to Success - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Jaco BeukesWhat makes successful people so successful? Talent? Hard work? Luck? Privileged circumstances…? NO! It’s their ACTIONS! What they DO consistently and repeatedly! THEIR HABITS!! There are many habits that separate successful people from the rest in their field. They have managed to develop ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - A Blueprint for Goal Achieving - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Fred FordThe market is flooded with articles on goal-setting. What about goal achieving? Isn’t that what goals are all about? Here are my 7 Tips for Unfailing Goal Achievement: Tip 1: Ask yourself: What do I WANT? Tip 2: Get a clear image of what that goal looks like as fully realized. Tip ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Any Day You Wish - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Ted CiubaJim Rohn is one of the true greats in the motivational field. Let's look at one little quote of his right now: "What we ponder, and what we think about, sets the course of our life. Any day we wish, we can discipline ourselves to change it all. Any day we wish, we can open a book that will open ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Get Definite To Manifest - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Ted CiubaToday I want to talk about the Formula for Riches. It's made up of six steps. I talk about this in Chapter 1 of The NEW Think and Grow Rich, because it's that important. It starts with Desire—and this is where a lot of people completely miss the boat. A few years back I was at a Christmas ...
Views: 16(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Steps to Achieving Almost Any Goal Fast - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Rasheed AliLet's set the record straight. Achieving success is not super easy, but it can be fast if you do a few things right. If you think you’re going to read about S.M.A.R.T. goals or anything remotely close to the ordinary, you’re in for a rude awakening. That’s not what this article is about. ...
Views: 35(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Going Around In Circles - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Karim IsmailLast weekend I was driving in a part of the city I don't frequent very often. After completing my errand I wanted to go to a store less than a mile away. So I made a spontaneous decision to turn onto a road that ran parallel to the freeway rather than hop back on the freeway for such a short ...
Views: 34(8 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***How Bullfighting Can Help You With Goal Setting - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Karim IsmailI read something interesting about bullfighting the other day that I want to share with you. There is a place in the bullring where every bull feels safe. If the bull reaches this spot, he stops running and rests. It might seem like the bull has given up or injured himself when he enters this ...
Views: 17(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Why New Years Resolutions are a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Karim IsmailAs we gear down from what has been a tumultuous year for many people all over the world, most people’s thoughts will be focused on making 2010 a fantastic year, and invariably, millions will make New Year’s resolutions towards the end of December/early January. The people that profit the ...
Views: 24(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - It's "Now" Time - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from scheherazade parrishI've been thinking about how exactly to start this blog. An introduction? My story? I've been thinking about this for a long time. Probably about six months now. What I've come to is this: Thinking about how to do something doesn't get you any closer to getting what you're thinking ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The 11 Forgotten Laws Review - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Brian ParkerWhen you practice the 11 Forgotten Laws you can easily comprehend how your mind works. The perpetual concepts of the 11 Laws are meant to unleashing your real self abilities that lies within you. It's very useful to integrate Working with the Law in your daily life. More Laws are covered to ...
Views: 33(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Many Millions Do You Want To Make? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Ted CiubaThere are some people you can't lie to, because they've got the goods on you. For instance, how do you lie to your banker about how much money you're really making, how much business you're doing, how well you're managing the financial affairs in your business? There's an interesting story I ...
Views: 17(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The power of goal setting - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Elvis UkpakaA wise philosopher once said: “success is goals and all else is commentary.” Indeed, success in any area of your life—either in business or personal, begins with a clear-cut goal. Your ability to set and achieve goals will provide you with a sense of direction and is the master skill of ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Ready for 2010? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Laura WestThe trick-or-treaters are ready to come out, and turkeys are starting to appear at the grocery store. Along with the impending holidays, it’s also that time when we start thinking about ideas for next year. What’s possible? What dreams do you have for your business and for your life? Is this ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Achieve Your New Year's Resolution Now. Step One: Forget About New Year's - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Joan GrecoWhat's the Best Gift You Can Receive Next Holiday? How about your own success? As I write this, we are entering the holiday season, during which you will try to figure out the best gifts you can give friends and family, and they'll do the same for you. Odds are, the results will be less than ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Four Steps to Creating New Years Resolutions that Stick! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Greg GiesenWhy is it we don’t take New Year’s resolutions very seriously? Is it because the word “resolution” has become associated with superficial, lofty goals that fade almost as quickly as our hangover from the New Year’s Eve celebration? Or could it be that there is simply no time between ...
Views: 7(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Secret Of Unshakable Willpower - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Nick Arrizza MD RCCSo why is it that some individuals find themselves ravaged by a weakened will? To answer this it's necessary to understand the underlying causes of this problem. If you look at your own personal experience you'll readily see that your will is weakened by the multitude of other thoughts, emotions ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Establishing Yourself as an Expert Drummer - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Brian DohertyCreate an event and make it happen. As much as we would like to sit around and wait for the phone to ring, it is time to take control and make something happen. I mean get off your ass! Get creative and get the wheel rolling like your life depends on it! I mean host an open mike in the very near ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Achieving Your Goals Requires the Proper Mindset - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from TJ PhilpottAchieving your goals is an accomplishment that absolutely will not happen without the focus of both mental and physical effort. In fact the whole process actually starts with establishing the proper mindset which begins with a positive mental attitude. When you first set goals to achieve a ...
Views: 13(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Overcoming Fear Of Success - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Karen DonaldIn my last article regarding goal setting, I outlined some keys for accountability. This is an important element of your success for many reasons, answering to someone else is an area that is comfortable for many. Another reason that you may need to have someone push or monitor you is because of ...
Views: 38(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Goal Setting Step 3 – Learn Why You Need to Decide How to Measure Your Success - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Karim IsmailStart by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible Saint Francis of Assisi You have likely heard of the SMART (or S.M.A.R.T.) system of goal setting, which is based on goals being specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. While this ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Goal Setting Step 2 - Learn How a Clear Deadline Will Help You to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Karim IsmailA goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline – Harvey Mackay You have likely heard of the SMART (or S.M.A.R.T.) system of goal setting, which is based on goals being specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. While this is a very useful way of looking at goals, I believe it misses ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - GROWth Coaching - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Jaco BeukesWe all want to grow in life. We want to develop our potential and become the best that we can be. Sport stars all have personal coaches and trainers to help them with this. Over the last 5 years people realised that we need the same for our personal-, career- and business development. In this ...
Views: 20(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Simple Goal Setting - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Lisa PhillipsGoal setting is a very powerful technique that works! At its simplest level the process of setting goals and targets allows you to choose where you want to go in life. By knowing what you want to achieve, you know what you have to concentrate on and improve. Goal setting gives you long-term vision ...
Views: 26(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What do you want? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie Frank“What do you want?” I call this the four words that move you forward. I find that most people have never really taken the time to sit down and ask themselves this question, and then not only see themselves with what it is they really want, but imagine their future with no limits. Can you do ...
Views: 28(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 3 Tips to Getting More Done with Less Stress - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie Frankip #1 Feeling like you can’t get it all done? Schedule Focus Time every day. This is the time you are not to be disturbed. Turn off the phone, shut down email and determine your biggest need for action at this time. Then set your timer and get it done! Tip #2 Tired of losing phone ...
Views: 25(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Vision Boards - Visualized Goals Get Results! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.Vision boards are powerful tools that like goal setting worksheets, help in setting personal-goals and making your dreams a reality. It is a creative picture collage of what you desire. They are fun to create and very powerful to use. They effectively take what you imagine in your mind and ...
Views: 43(8 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Putting Your Goals within Your Grasp - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from TJ PhilpottWhen establishing your goals it is important to not set yourself up for failure. In order to achieve goals you have set for yourself they must be realistic and measurable goals. In fact the key to success in achieving goals is to possess the skills required and the ability to monitor your ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - A Life In Balance - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Spyder WebbJust this morning I got an email from another coach that said, “Become totally immersed in your subject and goal. Eat, drink sleep and live for this goal; think of it all the time.” I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound like much of a life to me. I want to be able to be fully ...
Views: 12(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Sometimes we run… Your relationship with your goals: Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Richard LiottaEverything we do is goal directed, whether we are pursuing success, accomplishment, satisfaction, service, love, acceptance, or simply comfort and the absence of pain. Goals are always with us, whether consciously acknowledged or not. We seek them, achieve them, fail at them, savor victory, ...
Views: 35(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Leadership Skills that Make a Difference - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Heather BuckleyThis guide to Leadership Skills is provided by Silicon Beach Training As the manager and leader of a group you have to offer the team something which if you weren’t here would not be available. You have to warrant your position, and your pay roll, as a leader/manager. If you offer a team ...
Views: 39(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - When The 100th Monkey Eats… - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Ted CiubaPeople often ask me, "How long will it take to be successful?" Well, that's a good question, and a lot of the people who ask me know that, in my particular case, it was less than three weeks. Less than three weeks after I attended a high-quality seminar that told people how work in the direct ...
Views: 29(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 S.M.A.R.T. Distinctions about Goal-Setting - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Goals should be written down and have the following SMART attributes: Specific. We need to have hard numbers on our goals. However, this is not to be confused with being “precise.” It’s OK to have ranges of numbers. In fact, it’s better for the subconscious mind if ...
Views: 33(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Time Sensitive Goals & Interdependent Goals - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! The “T” in the SMART goal formula represents time-sensitivity. That is, our goals should have a specific date associated to them. However, there are two kinds of dates that can be associated with a goal. The first may be obvious. This is a hard date. A hard date is a ...
Views: 33(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What am I Doing Here? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Eric WhalleyIts quite hard starting a website, and especially difficult trying to come up with useful and usable information for you all to write about. Hearing your suggestions has helped to shape my thoughts and ideas. I was particularly inspired by one email. I hope she doesn't mind me mentioning it ...
Views: 35(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Have A Big Enough Why? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Dawn AngierDo You Have a Big Enough Why? Once you get clear on WHAT you want to achieve, it's crucial to know WHY you want it. If you have an important goal, it needs a big why. Otherwise, you won't have the determination and resolve to overcome the inevitable challenges you'll encounter in ...
Views: 33(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Ways to Unlock Your Potential - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThis is an interesting time to be alive. While it seems on the outside like chaos, I am seeing things in a different way. The way I see it, lots of people are getting more of what they really want by getting a big and unexpected push. You might be scratching your head right now and saying to ...
Views: 73(9 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Stay on Target - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Stephanie FrankToday’s mantra: stay on target. Some days, you just wake up apathetic or discouraged, for what could be no reason at all. Oh sure, there’s always some reason, but it’s probably not at all what you think. I mean, there are so many blessings to count, so much goodness around but ...
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