Showing posts with label long term goals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label long term goals. Show all posts

Monday, November 10, 2014

If Winning Was Not An Inside Affair, The Genie Would Be Real Now

Well, I have read the Arabian Nights stories so many times, it could be amazing. But who has thought of this, in this vein: Sure, all legends and tall tales are based on some sort of reality, truth and honesty, but, not like we think, or it may take some abstract realization to understand how these legends and tall tales are based in reality. With that seemingly convoluted beginning, I begin this article. Sure, when things get seemingly hard to achieve, we naturally want "unbelievable" short cuts at times, such as a genie or a universally powerful and controllable butler to do it for us in an "easy" way that requires a little less effort, or at least an "open sesame" password to open opportunities like Ali Baba had as his "short cut". My point is, to genuinely get these type of advantages, we must look at reality differently, and between the lines of reality to get genuine advantages that really do work. We cannot escape into fantasy or wish for advantages to just come out of "nowhere".

Even real magic and real wishing takes real effort, yet it is simpler than finding a genie or finding the password to it all. Let me explain what I mean:

First, you must know your goal genuinely. (That is key, to know genuinely why. That in itself is more important than how or when.)

Second, you must be steadfast in wanting it. (When you really want it, whatever it takes, that is when it comes the best. Not necessarily the easiest, but the best.)

Third, adjust course and consult your intuition until you get it and even after for the best way to use it. (This is the seemingly hard part, because you must use what is inside of you to genuinely know what to do, why to do it and when to do it at all times for it all to work genuinely.)
Sure, those three steps are simple and powerful, and easy, the more you really want the goal. But, I have to warn you: Those steps are really hard when you do not really want the goal. But when you do, they are easy to enact in every way.

I do not know, call this article one of those things as close as you are going to get to getting a genie or an "open sesame" password. But, when you want it, you can get it. This message is not original to me, but it just has what is real to me in it and from it. Note: I said"call this article one of those things as close as you are going to get to getting a genie or an "open sesame" password. But, when you want it, you can get it." So many show and know this reality in different ways, some explicit and transparent, some not. But, know this, if you take this article and all articles and books like this seriously, you will discover a principle that varies in terms, but not in the way worked out by all who work it and for all who work it, it could be greatness producing. But for those who are uncertain, this is the hardest thing in existence. Be certain, and the miracle principle is your genie, is your password and will work for you ideally, with perfect brilliance. All you need is certainty within yourself.

My name is Joshua Clayton, I am a freelance writer based in Inglewood, California. I also write under a few pen-names and aliases, but Joshua Clayton is my real name, and I write by that for the most part now. I am a philosophical writer and objective thinker and honest action taker. I also work at a senior center in Gardena, California as my day job, among other things, but primarily I am a writer.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Keeping Focus of Long-Term Goals and Avoiding Procrastination

Many individuals fail to accomplish their long-term goals mainly because their interest simply wanes in the long run. Their focus shifts and their enthusiasm fades away as other more urgent issues come along the way. Long-term goals seem to become either less important or unrealistic as time goes by. In most cases, the main culprit for the fading impetus is usually procrastination.

Avoid distractions

Procrastination results to the piling up of tasks, making it highly stressful and overwhelming to accomplish goals. Case in point is a real estate agent who might procrastinate in making follow ups of prospective clients. The required monthly or quarterly sales quota may not be met as a result of the procrastination.

Meeting quarterly sales quotas, saving fixed amount of money per month, submitting research papers on time and losing weight are some examples of short-term goals that lead to accomplishing long-term goals. Financial stability, earning a college degree and life-long health are the corresponding long-term goals. The short-term goals or objectives serve as the baby steps in ultimately accomplishing the more difficult long-term goals.

Individuals will be unable to focus on lifetime goals if they cannot resist the urge to procrastinate. Distractions are everywhere and sometime are very appealing. For instance, a student reviewing for an important exam may be distracted to go on a date or party all night. Peer pressure, pleasurable prospects, laziness, and stress are some of the most common sources of distractions.

Anticipate obstacles

Any worthwhile goal will always need effort and investment of resources. Worthwhile long-term goals are particularly difficult to accomplish because there are many factors to consider. Obstacles will be present along the way. Although not all obstacles or contingencies can be clearly anticipated, it is very crucial to anticipate challenges that may appear.

Anticipating obstacles will allow room for better preparation and adjustments. One cannot easily be caught off-guard or overwhelmed by problems if there are contingency plans in place. For example, a fruit stand owner must anticipate the price fluctuations and seasonal or climate-related changes that may affect the supply of fruits.

Visualize success

Sustaining motivation and keeping focus on the long-term goals may seem daunting without the prospect of success. Visualizing success is crucial in sustaining the drive. People who are not very confident that they will succeed are less likely to accomplish their dreams.

Visualizing success will allow individuals to be highly specific about their goals. It will help them gain confidence and insights on what steps to take. It is about formulating a directed action plan that is centered on the goals.