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Patience, Patience
For some folks, getting beyond the basics of creating an
Internet presence is the easy part. There are those who expect
to be successful over night, and while that is true for a select
few, let’s be realistic.
You must take in to consideration the time involved in getting
started, and be loaded with patience! Patience is required not
only in the start-up process, but also when you become
established as a professional in your field of expertise. Your
prospects will contact you, whether you like it or not. How you
choose to interact with them is up to you–but do exercise
patience, understanding, and remember to treat your potential
clients the same way you would want to be treated. Much can be
surmised by the way you respond to your inquiries, which
ultimately has a direct impact on your sales or services.
While it is difficult to demonstrate patience as you encounter
stumbling blocks, it is important to remain focused, and keep
moving forward. Keep telling yourself, there is a way around
this! When you feel you’ve reached the point of giving up, then
take a break and re-assess the situation by looking at the
problem from several perspectives.
Impatience can hinder our thoughts, motivation, and outlook,
resulting in undesirable emotions, and eventually lead to added
stress–which you don’t need more of!
Setting Goals
We all devote countless hours thinking of our present situation
in life, and our future. During this thought process, you
probably have found yourself wishing you could change something.
The first step to making any change, whether personal or
professional, is to set goals.
Many of us are fantastic at setting our goals, however, most of
us are practically incapable of following through with them.
When you think about it, how many times have you decided on a
course of action and then simply couldn't follow through with
it? Too often, we fail because we didn't take the time to create
a realistic goal-setting plan.
By setting goals, and charting your achievement, you are able
to see your accomplishments, and what you can successfully
complete in the near future. When you analyze your goal plan,
and assess your achievements, you gain a certain confidence in
yourself, which enables you to conquer more challenging goals.
Goal setting can be a relatively painless process, providing you
have the self-discipline required to follow through.
Benefits of Achieving Set Goals:
· Accomplish more in life
· Improve overall performance
· Feel an increased sense of satisfaction and pride
· Improve self-confidence and reduce negative thoughts
Think of goal setting as a process of personal development and
planning. Setting goals enhances your ability to sort priorities
in both personal, and business developments. When you know
exactly what you plan to accomplish, you know what barriers you
need to overcome. Goal setting is a way of life for many
high-achievers: from professional athletes to multi-billion
dollar companies. The idea is to create short-term motivation,
with long-term triumph.
To effectively create a goal-setting plan, first think of what
you hope to accomplish. Next, break it down in to more
“bite-size” pieces. Consider your task as a completed puzzle–you
see the whole picture at a glance. But, once the puzzle is in
pieces, how do you go about re-assembling it? You start putting
it together in sections, typically opting for the easier
pieces–the ones that are obvious and make sense.
Set your goals in a format that includes time frames, such as
the start date, amounts, completed-to-date, and the date of
expected task completion.
When you have achieved a goal, take the time to enjoy the
satisfaction of your success. Absorb the implications of the
achievement, and observe the progress you have made towards
future goals. If the goal was a significant one, don’t forget to
reward yourself accordingly!
The Unsuccessful Goal:
Failing to reach your goals can go wrong for any number of
reasons. When you fail to achieve a goal, the effects can leave
a negative impact on both your attitude and self-esteem. The end
result is giving up.
Why Some Goals Fail:
· The goal was set too high–unrealistic
· The goal was set too low–no feeling of accomplishment or satisfaction
· The goal was set at the “outcome” level, rather than a “performance” level
· Too many goals were set at once. Focus on one goal at a time
The biggest reason for the inability to reach a goal is the
failure to take action. You cannot reach your goals when you do
not set a course of action.
The concept of setting goals is a cumbersome task in itself,
therefore, it is logical to set goals separately in accordance
to specific areas of your business and personal life. For
example: if you want to further yourself in your career, you set
goals pertaining to your career enhancement.
You see, while setting the goals can be the easy part, reaching
them is a whole new story. As mentioned previously, you need to
complete your goals in parts, one step at a time. Once you have
moved in to the first step of your goal, you have taken
action–the most important step.
Think of a toddler, learning to walk for the first time. He
sees a toy on the edge of the table, and his goal is to get it!
He slowly gets up and takes the first step; he has a plan and
now taking action. Then, the toddler takes another step, and
another, and another. While he may fall a few times in the
process, he knows the toy on the table is attainable if he just
pushes himself. Often that first step is the hardest, and the
next step can be equally difficult. Once you complete a few
more, the steps are easier to handle.
Determining what is holding you back is a key factor in
successfully moving on to the next step. Many people are
followers, and do well only when there is group encouragement.
In most cases, your goal is exactly that–your goal. It’s up to
you to find and embrace the will power required to succeed in
achieving your goals.
The process of goal setting should not be looked upon as
daunting. In fact, it can be quite exciting and brain stimulating.
Setting your goals early enough will make your journey to online
success that much smoother.
To your success,
Jules
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