Goal Setter Blog

Remember Martin Luther King speech: "I have a dream!" Do you have a dream worth living for? Do you get motivated like crazy for a particular issue? If so, dreaming just won't be enough but that's a start...

Most of the time a dream is nebulous - like a writing in the sky. You have to add substance to it. You have to setup a few stepping stones along the way. You have to keep dreaming to add more pieces to it. You have to make sure nobody steals your dream. That is nobody gets ahead of you and reaches the target before you. Another risk as a jealous or malevolent person who pours cold water on your dream. You and you alone must take responsibility for your dream's fulfillment.

The first thing is to do some research. Talk to people who already operate in that field. Mingle with like minded people. Read biographies of pioneers who opened the way.

Then you have to muster two types of resources: time and money. Start saving on a regular basis. One thing is sure - the realization of your dream will cost money.

Use your diary to allocate parcels of time where your undivided attention is dedicated to bringing your dream to pass. That will mean some sacrifice. Less time in front of the TV. Less time spent in socialising. Make use of your idle time. Listen to podcasts while commuting.

Next you need the right connections. Is there an association or club you could join? Is there a full time or part-time course you could enroll for?

If you have a family to support or other obligations you have to ensure your dream does not put you out of balance. That's why it is so critical to prioritize your limited resources. Reaching your dream is a journey, an adventure, an obstacle course, a pilgrim's progress.

Is your dream too big for you? Do you need to enroll other people to support you? Only if you have successfully reached challenging goals before will you have the leadership required to enlist others to your cause.

How do you measure your progress? How can you tell if you are making headway or if you are falling behind? How can you be trusted that there are reasonable chances you will get there? How would that motivate others to support you financially or by donating their time?

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