Goal Setting – Small Course Corrections Get You There
Have you ever had so much to do you end up not doing anything? Well, that’s how I feel at the moment. I have my eye on the goal but so many things seem to get in the way. So many things to do. So many people want a part of me. I keep on reminding myself – stick with the plan, Mike, and you'll get there. The fun side of me sees the goal but wants to take the side roads to get there – stick with the plan, Mike.
This reminds me of the days when I worked on an oil tanker. The Captain would set the course. Each watch would make small course corrections because of winds, weather or currents. Even with each small correction the final destination was always in sight. Despite a voyage of hundreds of miles, with these adjustments the Captain was able to predict his arrival within minutes. He didn't take any side routes. Stick with the plan, Mike. Without these everyday corrections he'd have ended up somewhere else.
Can you predict the day you'll complete your goal? In my opinion, a goal not set with a date is not really a goal at all. It’s just a dream. Put a date on it right now. This gives your goal some urgency, some clout. You can always change it, but this will help you focus. You know just like tax day. It’s just a date but you focus on it.
Look, life seems to get in the way of our goals but keep focused. Make small corrections and don't deviate. Always keep an eye on the prize. You'll find that it’s not a straight path and things get in the way. So this is what I did. I made a list of all the things I need to do and I prioritized the list. I promised myself that I would end up doing the top one first and work my way down. The fun and easy would have to wait – darn. Hey, if I turned the list upside down I'd be doing the easy ones first. Are you always looking for the easy way like me? Stick to the plan, Mike. Just remember – if the target moves, you have to move right along with it. Life just seems to get in my way. How about for you?
Stick with plan Mike!
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