“Goals we set…are
goals we get!”
If you don’t know where it is you want to go it will
certainly be more difficult to get there. Goal setting is an important part of
achieving your dreams. Writing down and reviewing your goals on a daily basis
sets the tone for action.
Not only should you put your goals down on paper, but you
should also put it where you will see it everyday, like on the bathroom mirror
or next to your computer at work.
Some goals might be smaller and easy to achieve such as
beating a level in a video game, or perfecting a cake recipe. These goals are
can be achieved by working harder in the game or making the cake multiple times.
While others, like getting into college, earning your Black Belt, or training
for a marathon take years of work to achieve.
When you review your goals begin with the end in mind. Think
about how it will feel when you finally beat that video game level, earn your
Black Belt, or cross the finish line after running 26.2 miles that make up a
marathon. When you can see it in your mind, you’ll believe in it, and then you’ll
achieve it.
“Action TNT!”
Action TNT means Action Today, Not Tomorrow. When you set a
goal keep this phrase in mind so that you “Take Action Today, Not Tomorrow.”
While some bigger goals may seem daunting, it is important
to focus on the small steps that you can take today to achieve them in the
future. If you are trying to get into a top college, first you must take small
steps, such as completing your homework and studying hard for tests, then you
will work up to studying for the SATs and writing admissions essays. For a
marathon, maybe you start with just running one mile each day; eventually you
can run five, ten, then twenty miles until you reach the goal. Whether it is
done in one day, or ten years, it is important to keep working towards the goal
you’ve set for yourself.
