Goal Setting Rules

Goals...

Here's what I think...

People generally fall into one of three categories when it comes to goals. Those who have no goals and just go with the flow of everyday living. These people tend to have an attitude that just living life and getting through the day is 'goal' enough. Much like the ancient Romans its "eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we die."
The second group would be those who would be lost without a goal or multiple goals in their lives. They may be seen by the public as people who are driven. It's what motivates them not only to get through their day but provides meaning to their future. For me a goal can be my carrot that I dangle out in front of myself.
And the third group of people would be those who have no goals but they aren't necessarily against other people having them. They're simply neutral about the whole thing...which in reality is having no opinion and terribly sad in some ways.
I hear many teachers, motivational speakers, consultants that preach the mantra of having goals. I've read many books by written by people like Jack Canfield or John Maxwell. They each have their "method" in determining one's goals and how to achieve them. It can be for a individual's business, a corporation, club, family, faith, or relationship. You can set a goal for weight loss, moving up in the business world to a new position, learning a new skill.
Here's something I'd like to share with you about achieving your goal(s). And trust me its nothing new or profound. Because no matter what route you determine to take to achieve your goal(s) you must do this: Don't Give Up. Period. When tempted to...don't!
You may need to call a life's timeout due to circumstances, tweak your plan, talk to someone with a different perspective but don't give up.
You originally thought about your goal because it was important to you. Maybe for years you set it on the back burner. But eventually you set out on your adventure. And the best advice I can share with you is when you get discouraged, dismayed, disheartened, you know all those 'dis' words...don't give up! We're on this planet for such a short period of time. Trust me...you don't want to get to the end of your way and be wishing that you hadn't given up on your goal.
A survey was conducted of a large group of people over the age of 80. Many of these folks said there were things they had done in life they were not always proud of and had some regrets. But overwhelmingly a far greater percentage said they had deep regrets for the things they hadn't at least tried to achieve and now it was too late.
GOALS...what's yours? Decide when to start, what kind of plan can achieve it, and share it with a friend or family member. And then start...don't look back... or listen to what others may be saying as you strive towards your accomplishment, and whatever you do: don't give up!