One of my favorite movies is “The Pursuit Of Happiness”, starring Will Smith. It’s based on a true story about a man, Chris Gardner, who was bound and determined to make a better life for he and his family. Coming from the slums of the inner city, Chris had to work hard to just make ends meet. But he had a much bigger vision than this. He wanted to break out of his life of poverty and gain his freedom. Read more »
How To Avoid Setting Goals That Are Doomed From The Start
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It’s hard enough setting a goal and following it through to completion. But when that goal conflicts with other important things in your life, it’s nearly impossible.
Whether we like it or not we are creatures with priorities. We naturally put one need over another. And if we set a goal that will eventually conflict with something in our lives that is of more importance to us, we will just be wasting our time. Read more »