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PERSISTENCE WITH GOALS WILL TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITY

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Persistence pays off.  Successful people are persistent and consistent.  These are people who have a single minded purpose and stay laser focused on their goal.  They choose their goals carefully. They have written them down and they are specific.  Their choice of goals is very important.  The goals have been well thought out and are the goals they really want.

If you really want it don't look at a goal like a New Year's resolution.  Very little thought and commitment go into most New Years resolutions.  In a few months, Persistence with your goalswhen the person is no longer working on that goal it is evidence that he or she did not really want it in the first place.  So these goals must be YOURS and your must really want them.

When planning your goals, choose which categories you would like for your goals.  For example, personal, sales, financial, and so forth. Establish the time frame. They could be lifetime goals, 10 year, 5 year, 1 year, 6 month, 3 month, 1 month, or weekly goals. Also you can have ongoing goals, such as exercising 3 to 5 times a week. Be specific when you write your goals. Don't just write down "I want to make more sales." Write "I will close 12 new deals by the end of June."

Make sure your goal statement is positive. Don't say, "I don't want to be fat." Say "I will be a healthy 130 pounds by December 2014." The achievement of a worthwhile goal can seem daunting at first. The easiest way to proceed is to break your goal down into smaller steps. Start with the first step then move onto the next. When making your plans, a good way is to start is from the end part and work your way to the present.

Measure your progress. After you complete a step, check it off! Watching steady progress is a good motivator. A simple example could be if your goal was to be able to do 100 continuous push ups, you could mark off the milestones of 25, 50, 75, 80, and finally 100!

Don't be discouraged by setbacks. All successful people experience setbacks, disappointments, and failures along the way. That's just part of the process. That's part of learning. Many times these failures act as course corrections to get you back on target.

You should follow success principles to achieve your goals. One is properly programming your mind. You need to review your goal in the morning and at night before you go to bed. Have your goal written on a 3" x 5" card so you can review during the day. At night, ask your subconscious mind for solutions to problems and methods or tools for helping you achieve your goal.

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Another important principle is that of persistence. No one has enjoyed great achievement without persistence. Do something every day towards your goal. A day's action puts you one step closer to your objective. Doing something every day creates a momentum that is hard to stop.

When it comes to achieving your goals, you need to think of yourself as a huge, monolithic juggernaut! Move relentlessly toward your objective. You will be unstoppable. Read a similar blog post on our website.

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Comments (18)

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Grant, It takes commitment. Some of those goals take years and some we see we can reach in a day. I like to stop and enjoy the little rewards along the way too.

May 18, 2014 10:56 PM
John Wiley
Fort Myers, FL
Lee County, FL, ECO Broker, GRI, SRES,GREEN,PSA

Grant, there is no point in taking the time to set goals if we don't have the commitment to follow through with them. Yes, it takes persistence.

Make it a great day.

May 18, 2014 11:11 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

One of my favorites that I activate from time to time is tenacity...It keeps things moving along

May 18, 2014 11:16 PM
ReadySetLoan Team
ReadySetLoan Condo Team LLC - South Windsor, CT
Residential, Commercial & Condo Financing Experts

I love this article, Grant. I have gotten away from my 3x5 cards and I will write them today.  The subconscious mind has amazing powers and I am not using mine to its potential

May 19, 2014 12:50 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Debbie - yes committment on a continuous basis.

John - right.  And so writing them down is only half the story.

Richie - that is is good one - tenacity.

Eric - thanks I am glad I reminded you.

May 19, 2014 02:52 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Grant

Persistence becomes a big factor in achieving your goals.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

May 19, 2014 11:29 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Hi Grant, SUGGESTED! You are so right-persistence and small steps are the most critical elements of meeting your goals.  You said it perfectly!

May 19, 2014 12:39 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Grant. Wonderful post! Persistence has made the difference between success and failure so many times. I have been at that critical point many times.

May 19, 2014 08:13 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Lou - thanks I agree.

Joanna - thank you.  Taking those small steps lead to bigger ones

Joe - I have been there too.

May 19, 2014 10:14 PM
Larry Lawfer
YourStories Realty Group - Newton, MA
"I listen for a living." It's all about you.

Persistence in the face of failure and doubt is one of the most difficult skills of all to conquer.  This is especially true if you are surrounded by people who are similarly disfunctional. Surround yourself with great people and work with a coach who challenges you and brings the best out of you. Great post Grant.

May 20, 2014 08:28 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Love the post and all the great comments as well thanks for sharing 

May 20, 2014 01:18 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Larry - yes being surrounded by positive people is important, also having affirmations, and having a coach are all helpful.

Charles - thanks.

May 20, 2014 08:21 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I couldn't agree with you more Grant, Goals and persistence can make all of the difference.

May 21, 2014 03:48 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Setting realistic goals is also key.  Great post Grant.....my sales goal is tracked daily.

May 23, 2014 07:18 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Bob - yes persistence makes a big difference.

Roger - That is the R and M or S.M.A.R.T

May 24, 2014 12:41 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Persistent and consistent -- that nails it. I caught this from Bob Crane's re-blog; I'm now following your posts so I don't miss 'em!  Thanks, Grant.

May 25, 2014 04:08 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Lottie - thanks for coming back to comment.

May 27, 2014 04:05 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Grant~ Good advice. I particularly like the idea of starting with the end in mind.

Jun 04, 2014 10:35 PM