Comments on: Who Are On Your Top 5 Goal Achievers List?

By: Ellesse Chow

Ellesse Chow — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:56:16 +0000

@Krishna That’s food for thought. I’m not sure if I agree with you that Hilter is a great personality though. No doubt he’s a shrewd and clever man. But it’s tough for me to acknowledge anyone who disregard the sanctity of life as “great”.

As for your comparison, ahh… interesting

By: Krishna

Krishna — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:26:28 +0000

I would like to just compare two great personalities history has produced.
Mahatma Gandhi and Hitler. Both were famous and have changed the world in one way or other.
Gandhi – He motivated people and made angry people go calm to achieve something
Hitler – He too motivated people and made calm men angry and wage war.

Which one do you believe is easy?

By: Ellesse Chow

Ellesse Chow — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:05:31 +0000

@Letty Thank you for your kind words! I’m very flattered to have made it to your list… I’ve still got so much to learn – from all my readers, my mentor and even my little niece and nephew – and contribute! Please continue to support Goal Setting College!

By: Letty Martin

Letty Martin — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:20:07 +0000

Dear Ellesse,

I’m a teacher in the Philippines and your topics are good sources for enrichment. You’re on top of my list of Goal Achievers; You’re a ‘GREAT MOTIVATOR.” Thank
you very much for sharing all these awesome and inspiring sites!

Letty Martin

By: Ellesse Chow

Ellesse Chow — Mon, 05 May 2008 07:54:18 +0000

@Wajid So true! Sometimes, you just need a sharing of viewpoints to get yourself to see things in a different perspective. Let’s continue to connect…

@AB Gandhi was such an inspirational person that he had literally transcend racial barriers and nationality. I’m a Singaporean Chinese but like yourself, I’ve almost respect for Gandhi for the deeds he had done for humanity, when looked from a broader perspective!

What he had done is to inspire people that those seemingly impossible things CAN be done.

By: AB

AB — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:05:18 +0000

I am not sure how I came to this page, but as soon as I read: “Take out a piece of paper and write down 5 names of people whom you think are outstanding goal achievers.” Guess what, who came to my mind first? Mahatma Gandhi! Now, I may be biased because I am from India, but my surprise was that he made to your list! While I never saw him (I was born in mid ’60s), I have utmost respect for his tenacity. It is very difficult in this internet age to even imagine what he must have gone through. I am sure you have the film “Gandhi”, and I highly recommend those who do not have seen him (and especially to those who do not have respect for him). To those critics, just try a little change in your own world – whether you in college, or office. Try to change your OWN government, and then think of how can we change (in fact throw out) the whole foreign government!!!

I have the same respect for M L King and Nelsen Mandela (who incidentally got inspired from Gandhi). Think of the history of the world without Gandhi! The computer age has made so many things easy for the younger generation that they are losing the value of the fight for the rights.

By: Wajid Unar

Wajid Unar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:05:40 +0000

Thats so true, thing is, I am seeking someone or something to pull that trigger and here I go
Thing is, in start of ones career everyone has just lots of potential and enthusiasm for whatever (s)he does, now if (s)he is good, then so many opportunities are in front of them, and that puts them in a tough position, this is the right time to make a right decision, I believe ones life depends on ‘proper take of’ for our career flight of 3 to 5 years.
Yes, sure, lets take it offline. Thanks!

By: Ellesse Chow

Ellesse Chow — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:05:07 +0000

@Wajid I believe the reason why you can’t form a vision is because you’re bogged down by your existing circumstances. It’s easy to react to your current situation but it takes real power to think of the “truth” regardless of them.

What’s the truth? The fact that all of us are born with unlimited potential and abundance to achieve what we want! Provided that it’s what you want. Not what your parents or friends had in mind for you. Whether you had the resources to do it now doesn’t really matter. I know it sounds cliche – and perhaps you’ve heard it all over the web – but all the targets/goals are within you, you just need a trigger to get it out.

I’m not into career counselling, well, at least I don’t think I “certified” to be a coach. But I can definitely share with you my experience. Let’s take this offline, shall we?

By: Wajid Unar

Wajid Unar — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:41:41 +0000

Ellesse, what if one cannot really determine his targets hence cant form a vision?
(feels really weird to write it down, but its a fact, I cant form a vision)
I have seen people achieving for which they had a vision, they formed one vision during their college studies (they had all resources, therefore they were able to plan out ), on the other I wasn’t able to form one due to certain society factors and dependencies, but after graduation and a experience of 2 years I did managed to stand with those in practical/professional life, but every time I see them it feels I am ‘empty’ soul, feels like my ships direction is dependent on the wind and the waves…
beside, I am not sure you do ‘career counseling’ do you

By: Ellesse Chow

Ellesse Chow — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:04:46 +0000

@Wajid What you’ve indicated are indeed great prequisites! I strongly attest to Vision being an especially important one. With strong vision, you’ll be able to gain clarity (Thorough Understanding) and set your desire ablaze & reaffirm your faith (Dedication & Interest) to propel you to manage your time (Time Management) to achieve your goal.

Vision indeed kickoff the cycle….