Goal Setting

I guess you have a goal; something you want togoal however, the chances that you will actually
be, have or do. We all have that something thatdo it are slim. This is because there are factors
we would like to be, to have or to do but mostthat not even the universe can control within that
of the time those goals seem too big; thoughtstime length. You need the adequate level of
like "there is no way I can get this...", "I wish Ifitness, training, knowledge, background etc. This
could...", "I am not good enough" or "if only Iis different if you are somehow already involved
could..." seem to occupy our mind and govern thein the Astronautic environment.
way we behave and consequently limit ourThat said, you must think big! Have big ambitions.
potential. So we make ourselves "happy" andIf you have no money at all now and your goal is
accept that those goals are simply too big.that of having £1 million by April 2010, you
We only dream of achieving them. Often we tendcould achieve it as there is no logical barrier which
to believe we could not actually get those thingscannot be influenced by the right attitude, energy
we really want and therefore we don't take anyand efforts.
action. We just sit there dreaming and blaming lifeIf I told you that Luke moved to a new country
and commiserating ourselves. The rich andwhere the language spoken was completely and
successful are either lucky or one of a kind.utterly unknown to him and so was the culture
Well, now is time to think again. We can getand national law and that after only 3 years he
anything we want if we just want it badlyhad 3 successful businesses, a house located in
enough; although this may seem controversial atthe centre of town, mastered the language and
first, stick with me and it will all make sense tobegan teaching his subject of interest to people
you sooner than you think, okay?native of that nation you would not probably
Some people call it the Law of Attraction, somebelieve it. Would you?
people call it positive thinking and many othersLook at TV shows like The X Factor and
came up with many different names for it. I likeAmerican Idol. The contestant who wins becomes
the concept of the Law of Attraction but we willa star, rich and famous in only a few weeks. The
call it The Energy here so that nobody will beEnergy can influence the universe so to cause
chasing us with law suits for stealing the name.events that can literally change our lives in most
I could begin from the very beginning but I willareas. So think big but perhaps if you haven't
not, if I did this article will become your friend oreven seen a space shuttle before, leave the Moon
enemy for an entire year. There are many booksalone.
talking about the Law of Attraction. In essenceTimely
The Energy states that if we desire somethingSee Measurable.
strongly and follow determined techniques, we canThis is the basic structure which is used by most
influence the universe to cause events that willknowledgeable business people. However, in order
make our goals almost magically manifestto make it more favourable, it is important to
themselves. "CRAZY!!!" I hear you go. Well maybe,apply the following steps:
but I wonder what it would be like for you, IWrite your goals down, always!
wonder what difference would it make to you, IYour goal must be self initiated and self
wonder what would it mean to you if this wasmaintained by you.
not so "CRAZY!!!" and was actually all true?Be selfish! This goal must benefit you directly
What would it mean to you? Take a moment tobefore it benefits any other individual. If your goal
really think about this... What would it be like forwill cause other people to benefit from it, that's
you if this was really true?great, however you must create this goal for
The way I see and live The Energy is, in veryyou.
simple terms, creating a goal with a veryWhat prevents you from achieving that goal
structured and precise methodology. Here belownow?
you will see the Goal Setting structure and afterIf your goal is that of publishing a book, you may
that you will see what The Energy suggests youfind that what prevents you may be not having
do so to influence the Universe to cause this goalsany idea on what to write, not having written a
to "come" to us.single ward of the book, not knowing any
publisher, not having the money etc. This alone will
Structure of a Goalgive you many answers and directions. You may
Stated in the positivebe very pleasantly surprised by what you may
A well formed goal must be stated in the positive.find.
This means moving toward something, not awayWhat will happen if you get your goal?
from something, have something you want asWhat will change in your life, your circle of friends
opposed to not having something you don't want,and family? Be specific as this process will help
to be the person that you want to be and not toyou realise whether you are happy with the
not be the person you do not want to be. Anchanges that will occur and whether you really
example of a goal stated in the positive is "I amwant those changes to happen.
with Mr Right Now and I am happy" and not "IWhat will not happen if you get it?
am not alone anymore..."And the way I see this is that you should write
Measurableboth positive and negative things. For example, if
When will you know you got it? If you state thatyour goal was to become a famous rock star,
you want more money, when will you knowone of the answers to this question may be that
when you achieve "more"? Your goal must beyou will not be short of money, you will not have
measurable and to be measurable it must be ato work in that shop anymore, you will not have
precise goal. "I now have £124,000.oo into struggle to find the time to play, you will not
my bank account" is stated in positive andhave the privacy you now have anymore, you will
measurable as you will know that you have yournot see your current friends and family as often
goal when your bank account readsanymore etc.
£124,000.00CR However this is NOTWhat will happen if you don't get it?
enough. You need a date. You need to knowIn the rock star example above the answer could
when you want it by or else you may still get itbe that you will have gained an experience in
but you may get it when you are 99 years oftrying to achieve it, you will have the knowledge
age and, in this case, I am sure you would agreeof what is involved to become a famous rock
that this may not be so useful , would you not?star, you may have to find another job, you will
Have you ever heard people saying things like: "Ihave learned something new etc..
will do it next month", "I will do it later", "I will getWhat will not happen if you don't get it?
it soon". "It is now the 20th April 2010 and I nowYou will not have to move to the US, you will not
have £124,000.00 in my bank account" ishave to hide from paparazzi, you will not be able
stated in the positive and is measurable.to play the guitar all that much etc.
RealisticCan you act as if you have it now?
This is an important point; the goal must beCan you pretend that you have it now? Pretend
realistic and yet ambitious. For example if youthat you have your goal now, take charge of
stated that you want to go to the Moon by Aprilyour thoughts by knowing that you already have
2010 and you don't have any form of knowledgeit; because you do really, it's on its way. By doing
or experience in the subject you may achieve thisso, you will influence the universe even more.