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To achieve great things in life you need to set goals!

Whether it's setting personal goals or business goals or it's simply setting smart goals - a life of accomplishment begins with setting goals.

That's what Zig Ziglar says in his inspirational YouTube video on goals.

That's what Christine Kloser says in her article on goals.

And that's what I say, too, on this page that also includes articles, tips and goal quotes...

And then all that you have to do is get involved and tell us what you think!

	"I have... a GOAL..." Do you? Share it here, then! :-)

Goal setting - what I say...

I don't care who you are, where you've been, and what you've already done in life there are still things that you want to achieve in this life. Am I right? (You betta be nodding! ;-) ) And it all begins, formally or informally, with goal setting.

So whether you want to develop your (psychotherapy) business in new and different ways. Whether you want to get back to being fit and healthy (like I do). Or whether you have other personal goal setting or work goal setting ambitions - it all begins with setting G-O-A-L-S.

Now you can learn about setting SMART goals if you want.

You can read about other tips on goals setting.

Or you can simply read some goal articles.

However you want to convert your desires for a better, improved life of growth, make sure you write goals. (If you write your goals, then I'll give you a book of inspirational quotes about setting goals as 'reward', by the way.)

Oh, and if you listen to what Denis Waitley has to say about goal setting you'll be on the right path too. Denis says...

"Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future,
and live in the only moment of time over which you
have any control: now."

(Read more goal quotes here!)

As to what I say about my own goal setting, well I intend to take on board Christine Kloser's goal setting secrets this week, if possible (3rd-Aug, 2009). Specifically, I'm going to apply her secrets to my goal of getting fit.

And Christine's secrets are:

Know why you want to achieve a certain goal

In my case, I want to be healthy and full of energy (fit) so I can achieve more in both my personal and professional lives. Plus I just miss the feeling of 'strength' in my body - I want it back!
Be clear

In my case, I want to start doing gym classes again (circuit training), swimming and running (at least 15 miles) - all on a weekly basis. Note: this is where making your goals smart goals helps.
Don't worry about 'How'

Okay, I won't! ;-)
Put Yourself In Environments That Support Your Success.

For me, this means finding a mentor, listening to self-help-audio, learning how to meditate even (and if you're not sure about meditation I can recommend you visit SecretsOfMeditation.com). This is also about removing negative and unsupportive people which I intend to do, too.

(Note: this is another good reason why I decided to build this website, SelfHelpCollective.com, using Site Build It!. Amongst the great site-building tools you get, there's also a collection of private online forums that offer "friendly, success-focussed discussion". So when nobody visits the site - cos you've all got better things to do, tch! - then I go over to the forums and their support helps keep me motivated! I hope you can you see the importance of putting yourself inside a positive, supportive environment.)
Have Faith... and Keep Going.

Yes, you gotta keep the faith. Success is and always will be about not quitting.

Of course, I have harder to achieve goals than simply getting fit again, but I believe that this is an important first step for me to take regarding my overall goal setting. It will make my other goals easier to achieve if I feel strong and energetic.

So that's me. How about you? How are you going to use this goal setting information to get your life back on track, or to finally set out to achieve that big dream of yours? Do let me know - it will help us all if you share your goals! (You get a free book stuffed full of inspirational goal quotes if you do, by the way!)

Okay, that's enough from me. Now it's Christine's turn to talk about setting goals... (And you can read more from Christine at this article page!)

What Zig Ziglar (on YouTube) has to say...

Zig Ziglar Setting Goals 1 of 3

Zig Ziglar is an inspirational speaker and self-help author. And this short video on goal setting tips is typically inspirational, as well as funny.

Zig explains his goal-setting technique thus: "I wrote down the objective. I wrote down the time. I identified the obstacles. I wrote down the people/groups/organisations I needed to work with. I devised a plan of action. I spelled out what I needed to know. And I answered the question: 'What's in it for me?'"

I guess the only thing Zig doesn't talk about is the importance of visualization or seeing the goal in your mind's eye. But it's still a really helpful video, whether it's personal or work goal setting that's important to you...

What these recommended resources have to say...

Guy Finley's spiritual look at setting goals
A question and answers page on setting personal goals from a spiritual and not just a practical perspective. Interesting.
Download your free goals quote ebook - if you share your personal goals
Inspire yourself with these great goals quotations - but first you have to share with us all your personal goals. Thanks.

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