Comments on: Goal Setting – should you aim for the stars?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:12:41 +0000

great to meet you Lloyd

You are so right when you refer to the motivation we need. Nothing works without that.

all the best
Charlie

By: Lloyd Dobson

Lloyd Dobson — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:56:53 +0000

Hi Charlie,

Thanks for sharing your input concerning goals. Goal setting is one of the very fundamental actions for obtaining success in whatever we desire in life. It all starts with our dreams and then become our goals; however, there is one very critical step prior to setting that goal.

It is our reasons for obtaining those goals. If our motivation (reasons) are not strong enough for accomplishing the goal, the odds are pretty great that we won’t have the determination to keep the course.

Great article and thanks for being a part of this great industry.

Make it a great day!
Lloyd Dobson

By: Charlie Holles

Charlie Holles — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:29:11 +0000

Thanks Jerome

Revisiting your goals is good. I do so often.

Have a great day
Charlie Holles

By: Charlie Holles

Charlie Holles — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:26:11 +0000

Hi Wayne
I like that, being fulfilled on the inside. We do need to be fulfilled and successful within for the external things to manifest. In themselves they do not bring happiness.

Thanks for contributing
Charlie Holles

By: Wayne Wu

Wayne Wu — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:13:16 +0000

Hi Charlie,

Thanks for this post...

I remind myself every now and then that focusing on getting those big external results won't fulfill us. They might be fulfilling temporarily, but not fulfilling in the long run.

That's not to say forget about them, but they are manifested from first being fulfilled on the inside.

Take care,
Wayne

By: Jerome Ratliff

Jerome Ratliff — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:33:42 +0000

Hey Charlie,

Nice job on goal setting. Having goals is one of things successful people do, no matter what.
I revisit mine quite often...What a great reminder this post was.

Jerome Ratliff

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By: Charlie Holles

Charlie Holles — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:07:27 +0000

Hi Peter
yes I agree. It is important to have big goals but I believe the steps should be realistic. Mind you what is realistic is different for everyone. Intermediate steps should still stretch us of course.

Appreciate the feedback, thanks
Charlie Holles

By: Peter Fuller MBA

Peter Fuller MBA — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:39:47 +0000

I think we should all have high goals but with distinct steps on how to get there.

There is a danger of setting goals too low. For example if I am achieving my goals but not really getting anywhere I may be setting my expectations too low.

I could set a goal to make $100 per month and easily achieve it, or I could set a goal of $10,000 and only achieve $4,000.

By: Charlie Holles

Charlie Holles — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:47:57 +0000

Hi Oliver

thanks for that, Yes, the time frame causes the problem for most people. There are enough challenges without home made pressure.

all the best
Charlie Holles