February 24, 2010
Setting Goals: Dream Big? Or Be Realistic?
donald trump says think big! a proverb commands you aim for the moon to land among the stars; many will tell you to imagine the wildest things and that anything is possible if you put your mind to it; yet others will tell you to set realistic goals to avoid disappointment/discouragement;
how do you distinguish the fine line, who should you listen to?
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The BIG Goals System: The Masters of Goal Setting on Achieving Success (Made for Success Collection) (Made for Success Collections)Includes 10 CDs and two bonus DVDs
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Comments on Setting Goals: Dream Big? Or Be Realistic?
Definitely aim high, because it will cause you to achieve more even if you don’t get to your destined goal. And if you don’t end up realizing your dream, it’s only because you didn’t want it enough – because everything is possible.
Wonderful question.
you should listen to yourself. If you feel like setting those high goals, then so be it!! Do it!! Get it done. Only you can bring yourself down from those beliefs, anyone can do anything if they put their heart into it. Having my family come from a poor country and being able to see how far my parents have gone is truly inspiring. That is enough to send me to the stars!!!!!
Definitely dream big. I have met so many people who have limited themselves by being too afraid of their true dream to set any goals to make it come true. They have limited themselves.
Disappointment and discouragement is a part of life. Those who seek to avoid them will also find that they have also managed to avoid success and happiness.
Yes, you may have some disappointments on your way to your dream. So what? Move on, move up!
Goals should be:
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time dependant or Tangible
This is the concept used in business of SMART goals. However I have found it to be useful in my personal life.
set a major GOAL…..then set a bunch of smaller ones that lead you to the big one. Make sure you know you can accomplish each one on your way. And, learn from the mistakes of others.
Take the Covey approach… from the 7 steps to effectiveness book. you should definitely dream big – but dream “big” as defined in the realm of your reach.
I think be realistic, I beleive it’s ok to set goal, but live everyday as if it was your last day, do the best you can everytime, that way you’ll be ready for anything comming up… Setting big goals might be a little frustraring if you never reach them… Life is only one and we don’t know when is going to end… Be realistic!