Who Are On Your Top 5 Goal Achievers List?
April 11, 2008
Let’s play a little game, shall we?
Take out a piece of paper and write down 5 names of people whom you think are outstanding goal achievers. People whom you believe can achieve any goal, whether or not if their life depended on it. Yes, any goal. Just write them down. They can be people you know personally, characters from the “Chicken Soup for The Soul” like inspirational book or movies you’ve just gone through. Or a famous personality you’ve always admired. And don’t be too worried if you think those you’ve named aren’t outstanding in other people’s eyes. It’s your opinion that matters.
Done? Read more
Why It’s Important To Know Who You’re Sharing Your Goals With
March 31, 2008
When I first came across that piece of advice from most of the self improvement books I read, I seriously thought they were exaggerating. In fact, I thought it was unhealthy. What’s wrong with sharing your audacious goals with your closest friends and family? Aren’t they supposed to be happy for you now that you’ve managed to convince yourself to step out of your comfort zone to pursue something you’ve always wanted to? What harm can they do to someone whom they say they love and trust?
Theoretically, it seems logical. But what happened over the course of the years made me acknowledge that such advice can be true. So true that it actually hurts when the initial realization sets in. Here’s why : Read more
