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" Ten Myths and Realities of Goal Setting"
by
Gary Ryan
Blair
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Myth #1: Goal Setting is Not That Important.
Reality:
Success Requires Goals - End of Story! A life of meaning
needs goals and specific plans to achieve them. Success does
not happen by accident.
Myth #2:Goal Setting is Difficult and Takes Too Much
Time.
Reality:
Performance is accelerated by time invested in strategy.
The game of life is won behind the scenes, in time spent on
preparation.
Myth #3: New Years is the Best Time To Set Goals.
Reality:
There's no better time than now to take control of your
life. Goal-Setting is not about timing it's about decision.
This life is not a dress rehearsal; it's the only one you've
got.
Myth #4: Goals Don't Need To Be Written – Keep Them In
Your Head.
Reality:
Written goals clarify thinking, objectify their potential,
and reinforce commitment. The palest ink is better than the
strongest memory. Goals once out of site, soon become goals
out of mind!
Myth #5: Long-Term Planning Is A Waste of Time.
Reality:
Your Future deserves consideration. It will someday be your
present reality. It's worth considering seriously.
Myth #6: A Good Plan Is All You Need To Be Successful.
Reality:
Success is active, not passive. All plans require action.
Preparation is no substitute for action. Commit to the
philosophy of implement now - perfect later.
Myth #7: The Best Way To Achieve a Goal Is To Just
Begin.
Reality:
Action without planning is the root cause of most failure
Success is a choice. With a plan to lead you, you can figure
out how to get where you are going.
Myth #8: All It Takes is Hard Work To Achieve Your
Goals.
Reality:
Hard work is important, but working smart is mandatory.
Quit trying harder, look for new solutions, and you will
accomplish far more in far less time with only a fraction of
the effort you have been giving.
Myth #9: I Can Do It On My Own. I Don't Need Help.
Reality:
Success requires cooperation. Nobody does it alone. In
order to achieve more you must learn to help yourself. Success
requires the cooperation of others.
Myth #10: Goals Only Need to Be Reviewed Once a Year.
Reality:
Inspect what you expect. Everything changes. Your goals
must keep shaping, shifting and flexing to fit these
fast-changing times. Adopt a regular and consistent review
process.
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Gary Ryan Blair is President of
The Goals Guy. A visionary and gifted conceptual thinker, Gary is highly regarded as a speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to leading companies throughout the globe. Visit
The Goals Guy Shop for all of your goal setting and life planning needs.
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