Anthony D Carter . comSuccess and Achievement Through Personal Development

Initiative is the vital ingredient of motivation that you have absolute control over. When you take the initiative you launch yourself into the process of working towards your goal.

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way.” – William Hutchinson Murray

Picking the wrong goal. When we choose a goal because everyone else is doing it or because we think it would be something that is nice to have then we set ourselves up for failure before we even start. When the going gets tough we will not continue with the required dedication that is necessary accomplish the goal.

Solution: In order to commit wholeheartedly you must truly want what you are trying to obtain. Start with a goal that you can dedicate all of your efforts to. Give it some thought. Ask yourself, “Does it really matter if I achieve this goal or not?”  Your answer should be a resounding yes! Get the proper start by choosing the ideal goal. Your motivation is determined by what you are inspired to achieve.

Goal setting involves dreaming, planning, and work. When you use these three components of goal setting you lay the foundation for your success.

Dreaming. A big dream can propel you toward huge accomplishments. It is the dream that sets the parameters of your goal. The dream determines what you will have to do and when you will need to do it. You want to have a clear reason for doing the work that you are about to perform. When you know why then it is easier to pay the price to get what you want.

IRM – It Really Matters: Rule one is set goals that really matter to you. Your goal should something that you have to have. It should be something that you are compelled to go all out to get done.

BRW – Big Reasons Why: If your reasons for wanting this goal are big then you will be motivated to hit it. Think of all of the reasons why you want your goal. Keep those reasons at the forefront of your mind. Let them drive you to do what it takes to hit your goals. When the going gets tough you will need strong motivation in order to keep pushing yourself to overcome all of the struggles.

In order to hit your goals you need to sustain your motivation. If your motivation wains then your chances for success lessens. Maintaining motivation requires that you to do five things.

Dream. You need a big dream. When you have a big dream that dream will push you to do what you would not do otherwise. Speaking before an audience, running five miles of a marathon race and relocating to a new city are three examples of tasks that most of us would not do without the inspiration that comes from a dream. If your dream is big enough it will motivate you to take action. Your dream drives your motivation.

Goal setting works when you keep certain pointers in mind. These help you go from entertaining an idea to successfully accomplishing it. There are 5 keys to goal setting.

Dream. It all begins with a desire to be or have more. Be sure you have a strong desire to obtain your goal. The more you want it the easier it will be to pay the price. If your desire is weak then you will not succeed. The dream motivates you and drives you to do what it takes to get what  you want.

By Anthony D Carter

Getting motivated to get what you want is not as hard as it seems. Motivation is a byproduct of certain internal factors. You can control those factors and in the process determine your motivation level. Here are three tips for getting and staying motivated.