Adversity is the yardstick for everyone to measure their worth. There are so many obstacles that get in the way of achieving our life goals. Many of us get disheartened and decide to give away. You cannot surmount a summit staying in the base camp.
What you do after failing repeatedly is a test of courage and perseverance. Let me tell you things to help you overcome the obstacles that may be obstructing you.
The first thing you need to do is get a clear purpose and vision: an idea of what you want and where you want to go. You must ask yourself what end result you want to achieve.
Now focus on them and take responsibility for getting what you need. If your goal is to get a job, acquire the required skill set. If your goal is to be financially free, find ways to earn extra money. If you want to take part in a marathon start building stamina. Don’t let anyone or anything get in your way. If people criticise you don’t get discouraged.
You have to take action and work hard to achieve your goals. Is there a substitute for hard work? No! Have a plan worked out using resources at your disposal. You don’t want to focus on immediate results. Set out realistic timelines and take small steps. Taking small steps will give you the confidence to stick with your plan.
When things do not go as planned, do not get upset or confused. Stay calm and review your plan taking suitable advice. Reach out and find a mentor/coach. He will be the one accountable to help you find various options to follow. But it will only work if you apply what you learn. You need to know what you are lacking in achieving the results you want to achieve. Focus and hard work are the real keys to success. Keep an eye on the goal and keep taking the next step towards achieving it. If you’re not sure which option to choose, do it in different ways and see which works best.
When you start taking responsibility for your actions, things will start to fall in order. One more thing I’d like to add here is to keep a positive attitude. Remember that one gets defeated in his mind first. Do not allow imaginary fears to paralyze you in any way. Get out of your own way and let things happen as per your action plan. Keep the steps consistent that will bring you closer to your goal. Never give up on the end result you want till you achieve it.
“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”– Henry Ford.
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