Jesse Owens says, “We all have dreams, but in order to make these dreams into reality it takes an awful lot of determination, self-discipline and effort.”

It requires the same determination, self-discipline and effort to keep New Year’s Resolutions and to follow through on goals as it does to be successful.

Let’s understand the meaning of each of these words:

Determination
The power and habit of firm decision making directed toward a particular goal and end result

   … Continue Reading » »

1. Goal setting focuses your efforts and improves your direction in life.
2. Goal setting encourages you to set priorities and become more organized.
3. Goal setting turns your wishful thinking into reality.
4. Goal setting points out your successes as you achieve them, motivating you toward further success.
5. Goal setting improves your self-esteem.
6. Goal setting makes you responsible for your own life. It defines your own value system.
7. Goal setting makes you aware of your strengths and allows you to overcome obstacles and solve problems.
8. Goal setting points out your weaknesses. You can begin setting new goals to improve in those areas and to turn them into strengths.

Record keeping is important. Writing down your goals and action plans represents a commitment. Otherwise your dreams are merely wishful thinking. You can reread and visualize written goals. They are credible and legitimate. They move you forward. When your goals are written, you have begun to act. Inertia disappears. You will immediately sense accomplishment.

   … Continue Reading » »

Eradicate procrastination, before it destroys you. You get more out of your day with an action-oriented, do-it-now attitude. When you complete the unpleasant or hard jobs first and act on the big tasks little bits at a time, you trim anxiety and stress while gaining self-respect and self-confidence.

After you exert this type of discipline long enough, you will establish a routine and create a new habit. Behavioral studies suggest that if you do something every day for 21 days, it becomes a habit. Be action oriented for the next 30 days and you will master procrastination.
_________________________________________________________________________________
“Discipline is the key. Discipline is respecting a commitment to yourself and doing what you have to do, even when you don’t want to do it.”

Bob Urichuck
_________________________________________________________________________________

   … Continue Reading » »

Setting financial goals in 2009 is no different than at any other time. However, this year more than ever before, your goals must be far more realistic. You’ll need to understand what you can and cannot control. It is important you be aware of the obstacles you may encounter along the way and have a contingency plan in place. You should be increasingly disciplined with your goal actions and aim for completion.

This year is predicted to be a year of an uncertain economy. Reaching financial goals in an uncertain economy can be a challenge nevertheless; the following tips will positively help.

   … Continue Reading » »