Effective Goal-Setting Tip #6: Don't Give Up!

Never give up on your goals, no matter how challenging they may be.

"Anything worth having is worth working for." Does this ring a bell? I remember hearing this admonition countless times from my parents and teachers throughout my childhood. While I didn't recognize it at the time, I now see the simple wisdom and truth of that statement.

The fact is, achieving meaningful goals takes time, effort and a whole lot of perseverence. Think about Olympic athletes. Can you even imagine dedicating yourself in the way these young people do, throughout their childhoods, to developing their talents? Their commitment and the sacrifice are absolutely astonishing. It takes many years of tireless practice and self-improvement before these athletes can qualify for the Olympic games. And what a thrill it is to see them reach the pinnacle of success. An Olympic medal. The gold. A new world's record. Remarkable stuff.

These athletes have a lot to teach us about tenacity and perseverence. They know that there's no side-stepping the time and effort involved in reaching our goals, whether large or small. The greater the accomplishment, the more tenacity required. Hey, it took Thomas Edison 10,000 tries before he got it right with the electric light bulb.

Take a lesson from Edison. Never give up on your goals, no matter how much frustration or disappointment you may face along the way.

Success may be just around the corner.

Until next time...

Liz