Henry David Thoreau said, “If one marches confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to lead the life he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.”
A dream without a goal is similar to taking an automobile trip without a road map. You will surely arrive, but where? To make certain that you achieve your dreams set specific, measurable goals that are compatible with your dreams.
- Goals should be realistic, believable, and achievable.
- Goals should be measurable. For example instead of writing spend more time with my son, Brad, write spend 60 minutes with Brad every Saturday by taking him to breakfast.
- Write your goals on a single sheet of paper.
- Unwritten goals are simply wishes.
- Read your goals every day. Successful achievement depends on commitment to your goal. Review reinforces commitment
- Speak, think, act, and live the traits and qualities you desire.