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Want to Achieve Your Goals? Understand This Principle!

Very few people would argue against the value of goal setting. It’s also no secret that many people fail to achieve goals they set for themselves. Failing to reach a goal can happen to anyone, and it is better to try and fail reaching a goal than failing to try at all. The real question becomes, is there a way to improve one’s chances of achieving the goals they set? The answer, yes!

One of the key reasons people fail to achieve their goals is because they set goals without including two critical components: an understanding of the discipline equation and developing a measurable system of achievement. These three components all work together as a symbiotic system of goal realization. The system does not guarantee success, but it can certainly increase one’s chances of success.

Let’s take a quick look at this process.

The Goal

It all starts with the goal. Clearly defining what it is the one wants to achieve. When setting a goal, it is important that there is a real belief that reaching the goal is possible, and that it is internally motivated by the goal setter. It must be something you really want and believe you can do.

 The System of Achievement

The system of Achievement is where you determine what needs to be done to achieve the goal. It lays out the overall picture and decides what new habits need to be formed, and what daily actions need to be taken to achieve the goal.

Discipline Equation

Steven Bartlett author of Diary of a CEO provides one of the most concise explanations of the discipline equation process I’ve come across. Bartlett breaks the equation down into this simple formula:

Discipline = The Value of the Goal + The Reward of the Pursuit – The Cost of the Pursuit.

  1. What is the value, meaning, or benefit of achieving the goal you’ve set for yourself?
  2. No matter how challenging it may be, do you find the process of pursuing your goal enjoyable and psychologically rewarding? This element is directly connected to the system of achievement.
  3. Finally, one must also honestly assess if the cost of pursuing the goal is not enjoyable or psychologically rewarding. This determines if one will be able to persist through the challenges encountered in pursuit of the goal.

 

The discipline equation simply states: if the psychological and emotional cost of pursuing the goal is greater than the enjoyment experienced in the system of achievement, the discipline required to achieve the goal will not be strong enough to make it. The pursuit of the goal will inevitably be abandoned.

 

The opposite side of the equation of course is if the psychological and emotional value of the goal and system of achievement are greater than the pain experienced in pursuit of the goal, the discipline required to achieve the goal will be strong enough to increase the chances of success.

 

Growth, success, achievement, whatever term you use requires going through fear, anxiety, doubt, and uncertainty, and moving forward anyway. One of the key reasons people fail to achieve their goals is not taking how much of that they are willing to endure into consideration when setting out to pursue their goals.

 

Want to increase your chances of success in pursuing your goals? Have a clear picture of what it is. Keep that vision of achieving it in the forefront of your mind.

Develop a systematic process of the daily action steps you’re going to take to reach the goal, and if the psychological and emotional joy of the pursuit is greater than the pain experienced in the process your chances of success will increase exponentially.

 

It’s time to set a goal, develop the system of achievement, get going and enjoy the process. I believe in you, and if you believe in yourself, there is no stopping you.

Namaste.

Determined to Succeed

The challenges of raising a child in a single parent household are well known in our society. What we don’t hear enough about are those that rise to the challenge, set goals for themselves, head out, and achieve those goals despite the obstacles. Artoneil Rodney is a person that fits that description.

Artoneil is training to become an electrician, a profession that you do not see many females pursuing, so taking on tough challenges is something she has embraced. What impressed us the most about her is that in addition to her electrician training she decided that obtaining Microsoft Excel skills would also be beneficial, which lead her to the Greater Paterson OIC.

Her desire to learn and her commitment to achieving her goals were evident from the start. Taking classes at OIC in the afternoon, caring for her daughter, and attending electrician classes at night was a full load, but she was determined to succeed. And succeed she did.

We were elated when Artoneil successfully passed her Microsoft Office Specialist certification exam in Excel and joyfully celebrated with her. She is a testament to what a person can do when they make up their mind to accomplish a goal, take on the challenge, and overcome any obstacles that get in the way. She is progressing in her electrician’s training and has decided to pursue obtaining her driver’s license as well.

We have no doubt that she will reach both goals and make a better life for herself and her daughter. We will be there to lend our support along the way.

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