06/09/2016
How to Achieve Goals Through Persistent Starting
Have you ever feel overwhelmed while trying to
achieve a goal? I have, and I guess you have too.
That’s why it’s important that you have a good
strategy. Otherwise you might not achieve your
goals, or will only achieve them through
unnecessary stress and frustration.
One good strategy I found is persistent starting in
The Now Habit by Neil Fiore. Here is what the
book says about it:
“…essentially, all large tasks are completed in a
series of starts… Keep on starting, and finishing
will take care of itself.”
In essence, persistent starting means that you
shouldn’t fill your mind with how big a project is.
That will only make you feel overwhelmed. Instead,
just focus on starting on it every day. By doing
that, you will eventually finish the project and
achieve your goal.
Why Persistent Starting Is Powerful
There are three reasons why persistent starting is
powerful:
1. It helps you reduce stress. Instead of filling
your mind with how big a project is, you fill it with
the simple task that you need to do today. That
makes the burden much lighter.
2. It helps you overcome procrastination. One big
reason why we procrastinate is that we feel
overwhelmed by what we face. As a result, we
hesitate to take action. This principle makes the
task feel manageable.
3. It allows you to overcome seemingly
insurmountable challenges. By just continually
starting, you will eventually achieve a big goal. The
whole journey might seem daunting, but by going
through it one step at a time, you will eventually
reach your destination.
A simple example in my life is when I tried to
finish reading the Bible. It seemed like a huge task.
If I focused on how hard it would be, it’s unlikely
that I would ever finish it. But I focused instead on
reading four chapters a day without thinking about
how far I still had to go. With this attitude, I
eventually finished reading it within a year.
How to Apply Persistent Starting
Here are four steps to apply persistent starting :
1. Know your destination.
First of all, you need to know where you are going.
If you don’t, you will only wander aimlessly. So
set a clear goal. What is it that you are trying to
achieve? How will success look?
2. Plan the route.
Now that you know your destination, you need to
plan how to get there. A good way to do that is to
set some milestones. These milestones serve two
purposes:
They help you stay on track. You will know if you
deviate from the right path.
They give you small victories along the way.
Having a sense of accomplishment is important to
stay motivated. By having milestones, you can get
it along the way, not just at the end.
3. Keep doing the next simple task.
After planning the route, you should figure out the
next simple task to do. What can you do today that
will move you toward your destination? After you
find it, then allocate time to do it.
4. Adjust your course as necessary.
You need to be careful not to go off course. So
regularly check where you are (for example, by
comparing your position with your next milestone)
and adjust your course as necessary.
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Persistent starting is a simple strategy, but it can
help you achieve your goals with minimum stress
and frustration. It works for me, and I hope it will
work for you too.
HERE IS ANOTHER KEY WAYS TO ARCHIVE SUCCESS •••••••°°°°°°°°°°
Top 7 Strategies To
Achieve Your Goals
By Simeon Michaels
1. Find out what is it that you want to
achieve. Write a one-sentence
definition of your goal. Work on this
sentence until it is clear and to the
point.
2. Read this sentence several times
before falling asleep at night, and
upon waking up in the morning.
3. Visualize your goal for some minutes,
several times a day. In your mind's
eye see your goal as achieved.
4. Keep an expectant mood and with an
open mind. This will help you
become more attentive and aware of
ideas and opportunities that will
come your way, and which will help
you achieve your goal.
5. Exercise your will power and self-
discipline to keep your focus on the
goal, and to stick to your resolve to
succeed. Do not let anything distract
you or make you deviate from your
goal.
6. Go on, even if there are obstacles on
the way or you see no progress.
Those who persevere succeed.
7. Silence is power. Do not talk too
much on what you want to achieve.
Concentrate on doing, not on talking.
Too much talking with others about
your desires and goals dissipate
your inner powers. Learn to
concentrate and channel your energy
toward achieving your goal.
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