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Rohan Sanghavi
Achieving GOALS in 5 Disciplined Steps
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Here are 5 Disciplined steps to achieve your goals.
Please note that the steps mentioned below require a disciplined
approach. By discipline I mean that no matter what difficulty you face in
achieving your goals, you must stick to your desire to achieving your
goals.
1. Define a goal for yourself
The first step towards achieving your goal is to be able to define it. While
defining your goal you should keep in mind the SMART principle i.e.
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Realistic
T = Timely
Specific Be very specific of what you want. If you want to buy a car, just
don't say my goal is to buy a car. You should rather say, I want to buy a
Mercedes and the model number.
Measurable
You should be in a position to measure your success towards the goal
only then will you be in a position to alter plans or make new ones if you
are not heading anywhere.
Attainable
The goals that you make for yourself should be attainable as per your
skills, attitudes, abilities, etc. Making an unrealistic goal will not only make
you frustrated, but will also play on your mind and make you lose your
self-esteem.
Realistic
Like I mentioned earlier, your goals should be realistic. Your goal is
probably realistic if you truly believe that it can be accomplished.
Additional ways to know if your goal is realistic is to determine if you
have accomplished anything similar in the past or ask yourself what
conditions would have to exist to accomplish this goal.
It is only if a man believes in something does he accumulate the will to
give all that he has towards his goal. Always remember, where there is a
will there is a way.
Timely
While defining your goal you should always attach a time frame to
achieve it. If you decide to lose weight, you should have a goal with a
time frame in mind. E.g.: "I wish to lose 10 KGs by the end of 2007".
Once you have created a SMART goal, the next step is to write it down in
big bold letters and stick it at a place where you won't miss reading it
every day. Read your goal statement each day and night and work
towards it.
2. Work towards it
Now that you have created a goal for yourself, the next step is to initiate
action and work towards it by giving all efforts possible. This is the most
difficult part in achieving a goal. Many of my friends have taken this
advice by defining their goals and writing it down, but they fail at the most
critical step i.e. to initiate action.
After your goals are clear, the time to take action is NOW. Just start
working towards it. Ask yourself if you'd be happy to achieve your goals?
If yes, then why not start working towards it once you have a clear vision
of your goal. If your goal is to lose weight, then the next logical step is to
find out how you could achieve it. Join a gym, consult a doctor, etc. Just
do everything possible towards achieving your goal.
3. Manage your problems well
Yes, problems will come. It's the way in which the Universe works. It will
test you endlessly till that time you don't attain your goal. Nothing comes
easy. Even a diamond has to go through endless pressure and heat to
reach its final form.
It's how we react to problems that makes all the difference. Many things
will come your way and distract your mind and that's the time to keep
your cool and keep driving on.
4. Monitor your progress.
Now that you have defined your goal, have started working towards it and
are battling your way through problems which come through; its time to
monitor your progress.
The reason why you should monitor your progress is to know if the action
that you have initiated is helping you to near your goals or not. If you feel
that the action is not helping you much, then you should try to alter your
path of working.
May be you were doing it all wrong. Don't panic at this stage. Appreciate
the knowledge that you have gained of how not to achieve your goal.
That's experience.
5. Ask someone to mentor you
Very few people have the privilege of being guided by a mentor. If you
wish to become a singer or a dancer, then seek the help of a mentor. The
experience of a mentor will not only lead you through a correct path, but
will also help you become the best in a commendable time frame.
As my closing remarks, Thomas Edison had to go through thousands of
failed experiments to achieve the goal of inventing the perfect light bulb
that we use today. At a press conference when he was asked about his
failures, he quickly responded saying "I have successfully discovered
1000 ways to NOT make a light bulb".
This shows that he had a goal and a burning desire to build an electrical
bulb. This proves that despite facing so many problems and failed
attempts at altered paths his vision never shook to achieve creating the
first electrical bulb ever witnessed by mankind.
Take care...
Hi, I found this information on the Net,its worth a read atleast..
Here are 5 Disciplined steps to achieve your goals.
Please note that the steps mentioned below require a disciplined
approach. By discipline I mean that no matter what difficulty you face in
achieving your goals, you must stick to your desire to achieving your
goals.
1. Define a goal for yourself
The first step towards achieving your goal is to be able to define it. While
defining your goal you should keep in mind the SMART principle i.e.
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Realistic
T = Timely
Specific Be very specific of what you want. If you want to buy a car, just
don't say my goal is to buy a car. You should rather say, I want to buy a
Mercedes and the model number.
Measurable
You should be in a position to measure your success towards the goal
only then will you be in a position to alter plans or make new ones if you
are not heading anywhere.
Attainable
The goals that you make for yourself should be attainable as per your
skills, attitudes, abilities, etc. Making an unrealistic goal will not only make
you frustrated, but will also play on your mind and make you lose your
self-esteem.
Realistic
Like I mentioned earlier, your goals should be realistic. Your goal is
probably realistic if you truly believe that it can be accomplished.
Additional ways to know if your goal is realistic is to determine if you
have accomplished anything similar in the past or ask yourself what
conditions would have to exist to accomplish this goal.
It is only if a man believes in something does he accumulate the will to
give all that he has towards his goal. Always remember, where there is a
will there is a way.
Timely
While defining your goal you should always attach a time frame to
achieve it. If you decide to lose weight, you should have a goal with a
time frame in mind. E.g.: "I wish to lose 10 KGs by the end of 2007".
Once you have created a SMART goal, the next step is to write it down in
big bold letters and stick it at a place where you won't miss reading it
every day. Read your goal statement each day and night and work
towards it.
2. Work towards it
Now that you have created a goal for yourself, the next step is to initiate
action and work towards it by giving all efforts possible. This is the most
difficult part in achieving a goal. Many of my friends have taken this
advice by defining their goals and writing it down, but they fail at the most
critical step i.e. to initiate action.
After your goals are clear, the time to take action is NOW. Just start
working towards it. Ask yourself if you'd be happy to achieve your goals?
If yes, then why not start working towards it once you have a clear vision
of your goal. If your goal is to lose weight, then the next logical step is to
find out how you could achieve it. Join a gym, consult a doctor, etc. Just
do everything possible towards achieving your goal.
3. Manage your problems well
Yes, problems will come. It's the way in which the Universe works. It will
test you endlessly till that time you don't attain your goal. Nothing comes
easy. Even a diamond has to go through endless pressure and heat to
reach its final form.
It's how we react to problems that makes all the difference. Many things
will come your way and distract your mind and that's the time to keep
your cool and keep driving on.
4. Monitor your progress.
Now that you have defined your goal, have started working towards it and
are battling your way through problems which come through; its time to
monitor your progress.
The reason why you should monitor your progress is to know if the action
that you have initiated is helping you to near your goals or not. If you feel
that the action is not helping you much, then you should try to alter your
path of working.
May be you were doing it all wrong. Don't panic at this stage. Appreciate
the knowledge that you have gained of how not to achieve your goal.
That's experience.
5. Ask someone to mentor you
Very few people have the privilege of being guided by a mentor. If you
wish to become a singer or a dancer, then seek the help of a mentor. The
experience of a mentor will not only lead you through a correct path, but
will also help you become the best in a commendable time frame.
As my closing remarks, Thomas Edison had to go through thousands of
failed experiments to achieve the goal of inventing the perfect light bulb
that we use today. At a press conference when he was asked about his
failures, he quickly responded saying "I have successfully discovered
1000 ways to NOT make a light bulb".
This shows that he had a goal and a burning desire to build an electrical
bulb. This proves that despite facing so many problems and failed
attempts at altered paths his vision never shook to achieve creating the
first electrical bulb ever witnessed by mankind.
Take care...
