Success is defined as “the progressive realization of a worthwhile goal.” If you are doing the things that are moving you toward the attainment of your goal, then you are “successful” even if you are not there yet. Every step along the way to achieving a goal is just as important as the last step. It is not the achieving of a goal that is so important; it is what you become in the process. Set goals with your family also. Help children learn this process early in life. Decide what you should be accomplishing and then stick to your knitting. Do not attempt to be or do all things for all people.

Dreams and wishes are not goals until they are written as specific end results on paper. Written specific goals provide direction and focus to your activities. They become a road map to follow. Being busy with activities does not pay, only results do. As in baseball you only get points for getting to the goal of home plate. Just making it to the bases does not count Be sure the goals and activities that you are working for are yours and that you really want and desire to achieve them. The commitment is vital to your success in achieving them. When you have a goal that is exciting to you, the life energy flows through you. You are excited about accomplishing it because it is personally meaningful. Create a time line or matrix chart on which you display your goals visually and the dates when you will have them accomplished. Setting a goal that you believe is unattainable will result in frustration. To be challenging and motivating, goals must be perceived as realistic and attainable.

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