THE MAGIC OF A WORTHWHILE GOAL & PERSISTENCE!
(Via Mike Prevost -- Pasadena, TX)
The New Year holds much promise and potential for all of us. I'm excited about the potential that the New Year holds. As we move forward, perhaps it's a good time to reflect on how we can best insure that we have a great 2013. Stephen Covey says, "Always begin with the end in mind." Or in other words, know where it is you want to go before you pull out of the driveway. Some call it a New Year's Resolution, some call it "goal setting" and others call it "planning". Whatever name you give it, success and achievement seem to always follow the setting of goals, taking action and being persistent. "Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life"
A new year is upon us. There are many things happening over which we have little or no control. But, and here is the good news, you and I do have control over what we determine to be our personal goals. Why not set a goal, RIGHT NOW? A goal that will be meaningful to you! It may be regarding a relationship, your personal health or the level of income you want to achieve by end of year. If you want better health why not do more than lose a few pounds? Consider making a permanent and life-long change in your daily routine from what you eat to the amount of exercise and sleep you get to the type of information you feed your mind each morning. You'll do far more than lose a few pounds. You will realize more energy, more vitality and a better feeling about yourself.
If you have a relationship that isn't where you want it to be, why not make a schedule of things that you will do to invest in the building of that relationship regardless of what the other person says or does? If you desire to increase your income in the coming year why not consider investing the time others spend in front of the television set seeking opportunities to work, to learn in some form of continuing education, network with others and be creative. Every day someone is doing something different and creating additional wealth for themselves. Why not let that someone be you?
THE MAGIC: Setting the goal is the first step. Set a goal...DO IT NOW! The magic comes when you take action and remain consistent. Calvin Coolidge said it best. "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."
Consider making 2013 your best year ever! Set a goal that is worthwhile and meaningful to you. Write it down. Commit to some activity that you will do "EVERY" day that will move you closer to realizing that goal. Be persistent! Be determined! Don't quit! Persevere! You'll be glad you did! (Proverbs 16:3 - Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.)
Keep the faith! - Joe
