The difference between a goal and a dream
“The difference between a goal
and a dream is the written word.”
Gene Donohue
Setting goals
I have touched this subject a lot before and also wrote an article called, Setting goals, before. This one is a little more specific though and describes a more in deep steps to take to take you closer to your goals.
What is important
Sit down and think about what is important for you in life. What do you want to achieve in your personal life for you and for your family and in your business? Brainstorm and write down these goals you want to accomplish on a piece of paper. This is a long term goal sheet. From now until the end.
The next 12 months
The next step is to have a look at the goals you just wrote down. Take these and divide them in to shorter term time periods. Like 6 moths, 1 year or 5 years.
Divide the goals
Divide the goals in to different areas of your life. Family, business, health, social and educational are a few examples of areas that are important in most peoples life.
Does it match
Compare your two lists of long term and short term goals. Does your short term goals help you achieve the goals on your long term goal list? Make them a match and you are going in the right direction. moving forward and getting closer to your goals in life.
Do you really want it?
Make sure the goals you set for yourself is something you really want. Not just someting that sound good. To be able to reach a goal you have to have the right mindset and be really passionate about it.
Your goals should be in an area of where your heart belongs and it should be consistent with your true values.
It is all about details
To help yourself, write your goals in complete details. Instead of writing just a “new car” on your list. Write “a fully equiped black Hummer H2″. The deeper you describe the goal the clearer the outcome gets. Give your subconcious mind something to work with.
Close your eyes and imagine your goals. Are they worth working day and night for?
Take me to the next step
Have a look at your lists. What do you have to do to take you a step closer your goals. Write down a to do list with actions to do everyday so that you can work your way up on your goal list. Update your to do list a long the way.
It is alive
Every day, week, month and year that goes by you change. And with that your goals also change. Keep your goal lists alive and have a look and make any neccesary changes every 3 months or so.
Use pictures
To make a stronger impression of your dreams and goals you should use pictures. Put up a board with pictures of dream and goals you have and have a look at them now and then to remind yourself what you are working for. The fridge is an excellent place to put the pictures. It is a place you walk by everyday.
Emotions
Be emotional with your goals. Make them yours and a part of you. Take care of them make them grow with you.
A new blog
From now on andreasbard.com will be a place for motivational articles and focus on only that area. Because of this I have started a new blog on the domain www.andreasbard.net where I will write about my businesses and life as an entrepreneur.
You can read more about the decision here:
http://www.andreasbard.net/a-new-beginning/
Please check out the Entrepreneur blog. And be sure to bookmark it and visit both these blogs from time to time.
I am pregnant
Not actually. Byt my wonderful girlfriend Elin is. But I was involved in the making of.
This is the most fantastic thing that has happened to me. I can not believe it. The feeling is so freaking awesome. This is really a dream coming true.
We found out about it 4,5 months ago. The thoughts has been spinning around my head. Is the baby healthy? is it a boy that will take over daddys business empire or is a little princess that will spend daddys money like Paris Hilton*.
A couple of days ago we did an ultra sound and for the first time go to see junior inside his/hers mothers body. The picture above is actually my baby. He/she was just like dad. Mischievous and restless. Trying to crush his/her mother urinary bladder ( moahaha ) and kicking like hell when the nurse was bothering.
This was one of the greatest moments of my life. The tears where flowing down my cheeks and a rush of happiness wen though my body.
* The statement above about a girl being like Ms. Hilton is meant as a joke. No need to get mad about that.
Pagerank dropped another point
This blog is now a Pagerank 2. About two months ago this blog had a Pagerank of 4 when it suddenly dropped to 3 and now another drop.
What is up with the Pagerank system? Are the rumours true that the days of the Pagerank system is over?
Four important steps to success in your work place
Get the job done
Make sure to deliver what you are supposed to in time before you start something else. Especially if that other thing is not work related. If you do not know what to do at the moment, find something to do or ask your boss or business partner what to do next.
Prioritize
Do your most important work tasks first and try to learn which these are. Learn what is importan and what is not as important.
What is good enough?
Realize that your work is good enough. You do not always have to give 110%.
Get to know yourself
How are you using your time and what gives you energy? Which time in a day are you the most active and got the most energy? Focus on work but also alow yourself to relax now and then.
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About Andreas Bard
My name is Andreas Bard and I am a web entrepreneur, writer and blogger. On this blog I write motivational articles and aim to help you on your way to success with your business venture.
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