The goals you set for yourself like the rudder of a ship will guide
you toward your destination, and without them, like a ship without a
rudder, you’ll find it impossible to stay the course.
Make goal-setting a habit in your life. If you sometimes have trouble
staying focused, set small, attainable goals and stick with the job
until it’s done. Examples might include finding a faster, more efficient
way to do a routine job. Or taking the most difficult jobs first when
you have the most energy and your concentration is at its highest level.
Save the easiest jobs for last. A few small successes will inevitably
lead to bigger achievements.
Many people fail to realize that big success is the result of little
successes achieved, often over a very long period of time. Truly
successful people are long-term thinkers. They know that they must build
upon each achievement and constantly learn new and better ways of doing
things. A regular review of your progress is an essential part of
goal-setting. A goal is little more than a wish unless it has a
timetable for completion. Make sure your plan for your life includes
short-, medium-, and long-term goals. Revise your goals as circumstances
dictate, check them off when they are completed, and set new and bigger
goals for yourself as you grow. And take time to reflect often to make
sure you are on the right course-for you.
