Now, let’s assume you have a goal in mind. The next question to ask you is, “Am I willing to do whatever it takes to achieve this goal?” If your answer is, “I’ll do just about anything, except that I won’t do _____,” then frankly, you’re not committed.
And if you’re not committed, it’s likely that you’ll be derailed and not achieve your objective. For instance, many people start a new business with this approach: “I’ll give it six months to prosper. If things don’t work out after six months, I’ll quit.” This is not a mental attitude that leads to success.
Where would novelist David Baldacci be if he had said, “I’ll try the writing for one year… and if I can’t sell anything, I’ll give it up”? He’d have missed out on the opportunity to do what he loves… have financial independence…and live his dream!
Now, I’m not suggesting that you just bull ahead without a plan and hope for the best. Of course you should set timetables, deadlines and budgets so you stay on course and succeed as quickly as possible. But the reality is, despite your most careful plans, you don’t know how long it will take to achieve your goal… and you can’t foresee all.
