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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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- 4 Secrets to Setting Goals (Goals You'd Really Love to Achieve!) - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.One of our Success Circle members recently asked for more specific guidelines on setting goals. The members each set a 60 Day WOW Goal – an achievement that they will feel really terrific about sharing with other members at the end of 60 days. Here are my best secrets for setting great WOW ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Be Sure to Hit Your Goal - Know is Meaningful to You - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Roger SeipIf you’re a reader of this article, there are a few things I know about you. You are likely more knowledgeable about goals than most. I’d guess that you and most of your peers would describe you as “goal oriented” in the most positive sense of the word. In fact, many of you have even been ...
Views: 17(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Personalize Your Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Chriss BarrYou’ll often see articles on the web, tips on Twitter and YouTube videos telling you how to set up your feng shui in your home or your office. This advice ranges from how to de-clutter to where to set up the Love & Romance area in your home to attract a partner. What you won’t find is ...
Views: 15(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Home Business Success Tip - Effective Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Devon BrownOK boys and girls, here it is. The advice in this particular lesson may seem a little bit "hokey" but trust me when I tell you...IT WORKS! I'm not going to go over the importance of having goals; my guess is that if you've made it this far then you already know how important goals are. But what ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Goal Achieving - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gerard DonovanAs children we grow up with dreams and as adults it is important that we continue them as it is when we stop dreaming that we start to whither and die. Man was born to dream; he was also born to achieve. The more dreams we have the more alive we are, although we don’t always have to achieve our ...
Views: 19(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Wish You Were Somewhere Else? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI got a mass email the other day asking me where it was that I would rather be. I thought and thought, I am already living on a tropical island, so this was a little difficult to answer... :) So, I changed the wording to instead say, Where do you want to be in the future? In the end I came up ...
Views: 16(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Thinking of Success to Achieve Success. Does it Work? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Wendy MerronImagine you are in the process of decorating your living room. You begin to think of how you want the room to feel when you are there, perhaps different colors of your walls or wallpaper, and even the fabric of your furniture. Then you begin the process of finding what you like best. Maybe you ...
Views: 13(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Mid-year Progress Report - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Pauline EdwardIt's mid-year, and that spells mid-year goal-setting evaluation. Sounds tedious and boring? If you are serious about reaching your goals, you’ll know that this is as essential a step towards success as is the popular practice of writing down goals. There’s no getting around it; successful ...
Views: 17(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Power of Written GoalsSubmitted on Jun 28, 2009 from David RiklanIn 1953, researchers at Yale University polled the graduating class and found that 3% of the graduates had a set of clearly defined written goals. Twenty years later, in 1973, these researchers went back and visited the class of '53 and found that the 3% of the graduates with these written ...
Views: 93(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Assess the First Six Months of 2009 and SOAR FORWARD in the Second Half - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumAs we reach the end of June, we are coming upon the half-year mark. This is a wonderful time to take stock of how far you've come with your goals for 2009 and plan how to leverage your time and align your actions to follow through on all your goals with joy and confidence by the end of the ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Can You Dream It? Then You Can Do It! The Importance of Having and Pursuing Dreams in Life - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Sharon EsonisDuring my 25-plus years in private practice, I've worked with many individuals who have abandoned the hope of ever achieving their goals and aspirations in life. In other words, they've stopped dreaming, and they've stopped doing what it takes to realize any dreams they may have had. Sadly, some ...
Views: 16(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What is Discipline? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Roger SeipI’ve been thinking a lot about what I believe to be the central challenge facing our clients right now, along with the rest of our society. It’s not an original concept by any means, but more and more I come to believe that it is the key to unlocking every success principle in ...
Views: 19(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Go Ahead: Set Those Dream Goals Now! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLife indeed is just too short to let it pass by and success in its most phenomenal state is just around the corner if you simply apply a few of these theories and principles. 1.) Focus, focus and focus. By concentrating and focusing on your dream goals and steps for at least one hour per week, you ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - What Are Your Goals? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“We are engineered as goal-seeking mechanisms. We are built that way. When we have no personal goal which we are interested in and which “means something” to us, we are apt to “go around in circles,” feel “lost” and find life itself “aimless,” and “purposeless.” We are built ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - Goal Setting Lesson- How to Grow To Achieve Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Finley StewSomebody that does not possess deep-seated reason for setting her or his goal, chances of success will be diminished significantly. As A Matter Of Fact, a goal setting lesson plan creates a way for self development. If you wish to develop yourself then a goal setting lesson is vital. You can be ...
Views: 30You must read the article to rate it. - Show Up Aligned With Your Dream to Turn it Into Reality - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Valery Satterwhite"Eighty percent of success is just showing up." — Woody Allen Showing up in your life is, indeed, an ingredient to success in any endeavor. How you show up, what your state of being is, defines what it is you succeed in creating, experiencing. Do you show up insecure, doubtful, full of fear or ...
Views: 27You must read the article to rate it. - How Multi-Goaling Beats Multi-Tasking Every Time - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOf course you have multiple things to do. That's a good thing. In fact, if you didn't have multiple things to do you might be coming near the end of an active life. Even if you've lost your job, and I know what that one's like, you still have multiple things to do. More accurately stated, you have ...
Views: 14You must read the article to rate it. - Set Unachievable Goals - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Ross HudgensI’m going to do these situps until I reach fatigue. One, two.. ten.. done. Yeah, I guess I’m pretty tired, I’m finished. I’m going to do these situps until I do fifty. One, two .. ten.. this is kinda tough.. thirty. Impossible to finish, fifteen-twenty second break. Forty.. fifty. Whew, ...
Views: 27You must read the article to rate it. - Remembering Ron Brown and Crafting an Agenda of Sustainable Commerce - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile most of us might not pause today on April 3, it is a date that should resonate with every American. It is the anniversary of the death of Commerce Secretary Ronald H. Brown. Secretary Brown and 34 other people, including more than a dozen dedicated public servants, lost their lives 13 years ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Breathing New Dreams into Our Space - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“God answers all prayers so be careful what you ask for” is what my oldest friend would tell us when my sisters and I would say such things as “go away” to each other or, “I’m fat”. It took till I was older to realize this old saying has some truth to it. Observing all of us move into ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - How to Take One Step At A Time To Achieve Personal Goals - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Sarah GoodmanWhat is a personal goal? Most people do have personal goals but have never written them down or heard themselves say them out loud. You can not achieve a goal unless that achievement is something you were striving for. A goal is only random thoughts until you give yourself the opportunity to sit ...
Views: 17You must read the article to rate it. - Intents Come in All Sizes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIntent is an interesting word - it always seems to be linked to something rather grand. 'I intend to find my purpose in life' might be an example. And it's an important intent. But what about those lesser intents? I intend to tidy the kitchen, for instance? It might not look like much, but let ...
Views: 18You must read the article to rate it. - Ask The Manifestation Maven: Vibrational Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Kimberly SchneiderThis month we’ll continue our discussion of goal setting. So far we’ve touched on how to distinguish between ego and Authentic Desires, and we discussed the importance of releasing attachment to outcome. Today let’s talk about vibrational goal setting. Visualization is a powerful tool for ...
Views: 14You must read the article to rate it. - 10 Steps for Achieving Success - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from John KomatsoulisIn this article, I would like to share with you my “10 Steps for Achieving Success”. It is your attitude and your willingness to do these things that will determine whether you succeed or fail. Goals are important because they will help keep track of your progress, and they will allow you to ...
Views: 46You must read the article to rate it. - The Truth About Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Anastasia Netri"The entire purpose of your goals is the step it's causing you to do today. The purpose of your goals is the awareness you must attain, the lessons to be learned, the power inside to be remembered in order to manifest the goal you desire. It's not about getting the carrot, it's about the muscles ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - How to Link Pleasure to Your Goals for Effortless Success - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Victtor Da PonteThis concept of associating pleasure to your goals is one that I learned from many different sources - NLP, Anthony Robbins and other personal teachers and personal development seminars. Here is what happens; your subconscious will always nudge you to move you in the direction of what is ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Garden of Intentions: Tend to Yours - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air! The natural cycle of the spring season brings fresh new energy. Spring is the time of new beginnings and new growth. The days are getting longer, the ground is thawing, the trees are budding, the birds are singing. It is easy to feel the excitement of this spring energy. ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - The Rule of Three - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Dawn AngierThe United States Marine Corps believes strongly in what they call “The Rule of Three.” They’ve found that implementing this rule saves lives, gets more done faster and more efficiently. An article on The Corps in Inc. magazine says, “The rule dictates that a person should limit his or her ...
Views: 25You must read the article to rate it. - Overcome Fear & Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2009 from Treivor Branch“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” – Henry Ford Emily received the call she was waiting for, she had been picked as a finalist in the nationwide search for members of an elite dance troupe. After years of practicing and planning, her dream ...
Views: 18You must read the article to rate it. - Achieve Your Goals by Having SMARTER Goals - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Mazliza OthmanYou are probably familiar with the goal setting process taught at goal setting courses: SMART goal. The approach I’m going to write about is a little bit different. The process is called SMARTER goal. Why smarter? Because it’s smarter than SMART. Let’s look at what SMARTER stands ...
Views: 11You must read the article to rate it. - The Correct Way to Set Goals & Achieve Them - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Mazliza OthmanLosing weight is one of the most popular goals people set. Why? Simply because hardly anyone sets this goal and achieves it. The weight just keeps coming back, and they wonder why. The human nature is built to protect and conserve what is theirs. When you lose something, your natural instinct ...
Views: 7You must read the article to rate it. - The Best Things to Plant in Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Erica LawlerSpring is the time of the year I miss my kidhood the most. Growing up on a farm the spring brought many activities and tasks, but my favorite was preparing the soil and planting a crop. There are two truths of planting that all farmers know. First, you must plant the seeds that you want to ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - The Top 3 Reasons Why We Procrastinate - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Emile JarreauI was going to write an article today on procrastination, but I think I will go ahead and wait until tomorrow. I will probably have more ideas then anyways. Come to think of it, I have to make something for dinner later, so there is no way I could write it today anyways. Also, my hand kinda ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - Turning Your Dreams Into Success - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Michelle BuckleyWe are all searching for success in our lives. Whether you want to be healthier, wealthier, or just simply happier, your success begins with identifying what you want and then planning how to get it. Without a well-defined plan, you may find yourself adrift in a sea of confusion - despite having a ...
Views: 11You must read the article to rate it. - Should We Strive for Perfection, or Just Be Happy with What We’ve Got? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Emile JarreauWe have all heard the adage before, “Practice Makes Perfect.” Imagine, practicing something until you are actually perfect…without flaw in every way…supreme…is this possible? In a word, no. This ideology, if taken to heart, can lead one to a life of constant stress and undue worry and a ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - The Clarity of Your Vision Brings Power to Your Mission - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Mike PhilippovIf you consider yourself to be pessimistic person, do yourself a favor, - don’t waste your time reading another word. In my music career mentoring program, I ask my students (those I mentor) to take a very special test in one of the first few sessions. It’s an eye-opening experience for ...
Views: 12You must read the article to rate it. - How Big is Your Dream Circle? - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Kathleen SchmidtWe should probably start this out with, what is a Dream Circle? Well, remember your favorite comic strips with the little bubble above the character’s head either holding their thoughts or dreams. Your Dream Circle should be your dreams of what you wish to become, the things or stuff you want in ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - It is Time for Spring Cleaning! - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Erica LawlerI don`t know how spring cleaning became a tradition, and I know that phrase means different things to different people. And while some of that cleaning could take place at any time of the year (and often does), there`s just something about the spring to help you think about airing things out and ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Aspire to Be Yourself - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIn the everlasting journey called life, human beings are almost amusing in a strange kind of way. Most people think and believe that they have to “live up” to another family member, relative, or screen idol. Some even have become envious or jealous of popular celebrities and want or even aspire ...
Views: 11You must read the article to rate it. - On the Science of Goal-Orientation - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonIt is roughly accurate to characterize the enterprise of science as explaining how one billiard ball strikes another and how that one ricochets into another, and so on. But when this approach is applied to people, it can fall short, because people are goal-oriented. For example, the philosopher ...
Views: 11You must read the article to rate it. - Build a Successful Business Through the Art of Budgeting - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Dennis KelleyStatistics show that only 43% of small businesses that have employees prepare a budget that projects revenues, expenses and profit. If you include sole proprietor type businesses then that number is closer to 80%. There are many reasons for this staggering statistic. Many owners simply believe ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - Make Your Vacation Spot Your Home - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Ted CiubaImagine your favorite destination in the world. Imagine it isn't your vacation spot; quite to the contrary, you've turned it around and made it your home. How can you do this? Well, if you've got an Internet business, you can do it easily. And it gets even better than this. When you make it your ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - My Daily Bread-Power Goal Setting Strategies - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Karen DonaldMost of us have had to set some kind of goals for our lives. Goals that are not met or seem to be absolutely out of touch usually leave us with the feeling that things just may not ever work or we replace the goal with yet another unrealistic goal. I have found that most goals that did not work ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - The Secrets to Overcoming Obstacles and Accomplishing Their Life Goals - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Cameron CarterOccasionally, we come across obstacles and challenges as we work towards attaining success in our lives. In fact, the hurdles that life throws us sometimes can be rather crippling especially, if we don't have the necessary skills and attitude to overcome them. Do you realize these hurdles are ...
Views: 14You must read the article to rate it. - Break a Few Eggs - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Michael O'GradyI’ve listened and read much over the years about keeping your thoughts and statements positive. Thoughts like, “Why does this always happen to me?”, “What else am I suppose to do?”, and “I only have so many hours in a day “; these can be restraining and inhibit productivity toward ...
Views: 15You must read the article to rate it. - Important Steps in Goal Setting - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Kate WelderTo start with you need to write out what your dream life would be like. Write it all down in detail, describing everything you would like to do and accomplish. Ask yourself the question "If I had unlimited time and money what would I do?" You don't have to share what you wrote with anyone but ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Are People Who Set Goals Happier? - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Kate WelderResearch has shown that many factors determine how happy a person is. Some of it may be genetic, and some may be circumstances. Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying "People are about as happy as they make their minds up to be", which is true. However their is research that says people who set goals ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - Effective Goal Setting That Gets Results - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Danielle MillerEveryone talks about the importance of setting goals, but how many people really understand the process of effective goal setting? Goal setting is the foundation for both personal and professional growth and should rank high on your priority list. There are many areas in which to set goals: ...
Views: 9You must read the article to rate it. - What You Need to Know About SMART Goal Setting - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Victor GhebreGoals are important tools that can help you stay focused and bring you closer to the kind of career and life you envision for yourself. Goals help in measuring your progress and provide inspiration to make your way through problems and obstacles. It gives you control of your life and environment ...
Views: 14You must read the article to rate it. - Move Your Future Towards Your Definite Chief Aim - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Ted CiubaWhat do you do when you're in what you perceive to be a bad situation? Well, of course there are a number of different strategies you can use. Number one, reframe it; make it a challenge, make it an opportunity, make it something that in fact grows you and betters you and moves you further in your ...
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