Also, what is the best way to approach writing
goals for maximum effect?
Words are an integral part of the thinking process.
images, pictures, feelings, emotions to the mind.
Say to yourself silently "STENCH"
and then follow it quickly with "FRAGRANCE"
and you will be aware of the different reactions those words produce
in your mind.
Here is an interesting observation:
We can be thinking 'something' without realizing
fully what that something is.
It is intangible, it is not clearly defined
in our mind.
But now, start putting that thought into words,
try expressing it and an amazing thing starts to happen.
By clothing it in words, that abstract thought now
takes on body, shape,
It is no longer just a thought! It becomes something
which motivates us, or creates a gut feeling inside.
Just try it and you will see how it works.
So, why is the mechanical act of writing goals so
Building on what we have already stated, putting
pen to paper now transfers those expressions which embody thoughts
onto something tangible. We
can now physically look at it.
Even the act of using the eye in coordination with
the hand holding the pen when writing goals makes a much firmer
impression on our mind as you write out the phrase or expression.
Now when we read and re-read that phrase or sentence
the impression on the mind becomes deeper and deeper.
Here is another important point:
When the words are written
and then repeatedly re-written
they have maximum impact.
So don't be content with a first draft.
Initially writing goals down is important, yes.
But then, rephrase it, compact
it, add motivating adjectives,
make it pithy.
A week later you may want to adjust it again. Keep
on fine tuning.
For example, suppose you set the goal to
become a public speaker.
The first draft might read:
"My goal is to become an accomplished
public speaker who can hold the interest of an audience from beginning
My goal is to be an enthusiastic speaker
who gets an audience on its feet.
My goal is to be such an inspiring speaker
I get a standing ovation every time.
Can you see how the motivation evolves when writing
Putting it in writing breathes
life into it making it a force which cannot be easily stopped.
To put it succinctly, "Writing Goals Down
Ties Them Up!"
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Goals - Bypass Resistance & Gather Assistance
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