What are goals exactly?
This is the definition according to Webster.
goal noun
1. the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.
2.the terminal point in a race.
3. a pole, line, or other marker by which such a point is indicated.
4. an area, basket, cage, or other object or structure toward or into which players of various games attempt to throw, carry, kick, hit, or drive a ball, puck, etc., to score a point or points.
5. the act of throwing, carrying, kicking, driving, etc., a ball or puck into such an area or object.
To be honest I think all 5 are accurate.
Here is my interpretation:
1. A goal is the result we are looking to achieve. It tells us what decisions we need to make and what direction we need to go.
2. When we have reached that goal we are at the ending point, but we are also at the beginning. The ending point has been defined with a finish-line. During a race it is a distance or when setting a goal for achievement it is a date.
3. How do we know we have reached that goal? We have a marker telling us exactly where it is because we can see it.
4. Goals should have rewards. Why else would we stick without plan to reach them? It is important to set milestones and give rewards. Can you imagine if the Major League only had one big game to decide who won the World Series and no season? How much fun would that be? Instead they play a game, they win, they celebrate, they play another they win, they celebrate, they play a game, they lose and they reevaluate so they can improve and win again. Every year they keep trying over and over again.
5. This one is more metaphorical. “The act of carrying…” No one can achieve their goals completely alone. Yes they can pursue them alone, but everyone needs a support system of some kind. A mentor, a teacher, a trainer, a spouse, a sibling, a parent, a child… It is important to surround ourselves with people who are there to help us up when we call, carry us and sometimes “kick” us to get us to that goal.
What I want you to do is think about what you want to achieve. Make a list of everything you want to accomplish in your life.
Then decide what your top 3 goals are. Post them below.
More on Goals tomorrow.
1 comment:
I think its really important to set goals this is something I havent done since I was in high school so I'm glad you brough this up! My first goal is to be willing to do what god would have me to do each and every day, listen and talk with him daily. Second goal is to be the best mother and wife that I can be. Final goal is to be fit and healthy to be able to have confidence in myself.
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