The New Entrepreneurs – Know Your Goals and Dreams

Posted by Shawn Altman on Nov 18, 2012 in The New Entrepreneurs

strongemMay your goals and dreams be exceedingly poor in misfortunes and abundantly rich in blessings/em/strong

strongTips and Secrets – Determine Your Goals and Dreams/strong

strongFigure out what your goals and dreams are./strong So many people wander aimlessly through life simply go for whatever small thing they want moment by moment. Instead, decide what your perfect life consists of and begin to put the steps in motion to reach that place. The most satisfying thing in the world (yes, better than sex, much better) is overcoming a challenge and reaching a goal. We are the happiest when we are growing and working towards something better.

So let’s look at some practical steps on hearing from our hearts on what our dreams may be:

strongQuiet time is important/strong, and something that we don’t do enough in this extremely busy world of ours. We all tend to rush, rush, rush, and are continually listening to noise all around us. Believe it or not, the human heart was meant for times of quiet and introspect, or to peer deep within. When we do this our hearts become free to soar and take flight on the wings of… our dreams! So you should schedule some quiet “dream time,” with no other people… no cell phone… and no computer. Yes, it’s just you, a pad, a pen… and your thoughts.

strongConsider what really thrills you/strong, and when you are quiet contemplate those things that really get your blood moving and increase your passion. Answer the questions, “What would you LOVE to do, either for fun or for a living? What accomplishments would you love to achieve? What would you attempt if you were guaranteed success? What are the thoughts that most move your heart into a state of excitement and joy?” When you answer these questions you should feel great and you will find yourself in the “dream zone.” It is only when we get to this point that we experience what our dreams are!

strongWrite down all of your dreams/strong as you have them. Don’t think of any as too outlandish or foolish. Remember… you’re dreaming! Let the thoughts fly and don’t forget to take careful record.

strongPrioritize those dreams/strong by which are most important, which are most feasible, and which would you love to do the most? Next, order them by which you will actually try to attain them. Remember, the point is that we are always moving toward action… not just dreaming.

strongThe big picture/strong strongis that life is too short/strong strongto not pursue your dreams/strong. Understand that one day your life will near its end, at which time all you will be able to do is look backwards through your life’s memories, and you can reflect with joy or regret. Those of us who dream, set goals and act on them to live out our dreams are those who will have lived lives of joy… with a sense of peace as we near the end of their lives. You have finished well, for yourself and for your families.

strongRemember…/strong the dreams and goals that are born out of your heart and mind are the goals that are unique to you and come from who you were created to be… and gifted to become. Make your specific goals what you want to attain because they are what will make your life most joyful and bring your family’s life into correspondence and alignment with what you want it to be.