How High is Your Ceiling?

Each and every one of us has goals. The fortunate thing about goals is that we have the power to set the height of our achievement ceiling wherever we want according to our desire for success and our tolerance for the work required to attain them. Sounds pretty simple and straight forward, right? Set a goal and get to work. If only it were that simple. Fact is it could be that simple if we would only get out of our own way and "just do it" as the Nike commercial used to say.

Goal Setting and Follow-through...

Having a goal is crucial to the momentum of our personal and professional lives. One of the most basic steps of goal-setting is to start by setting achievable goals that support our objectives. Notice I didn't say to set "realistic" or "easy" goals. Those terms are entirely too vague and do little-to-nothing to provide the validation required to help us grow. Having incremental goals that lead to a defining objective — our ceiling — is an important part of the process of goal setting and goal attainment.

A Goal is Just a Goal...

A goal is just a goal...until you take the first step that sets it into motion. Be sure to set achievement milestones that allow you to gauge and celebrate the steady progression toward the goals that define you (or your objective). Each milestone achievement brings renewed insight and perspective that helps propel you toward your ultimate goal. Celebrate each milestone. After all, each achievement serves as a foothold in the progression of your journey and is worthy of celebration. Be quick to notice the personal transformation taking place in your life as the progression brings new experiences, insight, and wisdom.

One of the most critical aspects of goal-setting is consistent follow-through. Frankly speaking, we can set all the goals we want but if we don't follow through with action we may as well not set goals at all. Action is the catalyst that provides momentum. A personal transformation takes place in the midst of momentum that affirms our ability to attain that which we desire.  "You can do it" takes on an entirely different meaning when we actually know it through the affirmation of our own experiences.

Goals should never be set by the standards and abilities of other people...unless they are clearly defined as "team goals." Keep in mind, however, that even when goals are defined by a team or group, we have an individual responsibility to do our part to ensure the team succeeds.

Define Your Ceiling

How high is your ceiling? Don't ever be afraid to set GRAND goals.

Want to be the best salesperson in your organization? Want to lose weight, get in the best shape of your life and rock a body you're proud of? Declare it and set that goal. Just don't forget to kick start your quest with action, follow-through, and to mark your progress with incremental goals. These elements will validate your direction while they shape your experiences and lead you to greatness.

By the way, when you get close to your ceiling, it'll be time to raise the roof!

Until next time...

-G-

"The first step in getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are." 
~ J. P. Morgan

"Set a goal so big that you know you can't achieve it until you grow into the person who can."
~ Unknown


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