Goal Setting For 2008

Guest Contributor: Kayleen Reusser
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As we near the end of the 2007 calendar year, I've done some reflecting over the past year. In totaling my income for the year, I realized it was not at the point where I had hoped to be when I set goals at the beginning of 2007. There may not be enough time yet this year to make up for it, but it did help me see that it is still good and helpful to set goals and strive for them, even if there's a possibility they won't be achieved.

Goal-setting had never been a favorite activity of mine. In past years I'd simply work hard and hope for the best in various areas of my life.

From studying Napoleon Hill's Master Mind philosophy, I now see goal-setting doesn;t have to be painful or disappointing if I don't accomplish everything I set out to do. I can keep striving to reach them and improve my life while doing so.

So while my 2007 goals may not come to fruition, I'm going to keep trying to reach them in 2008. Through setting goals in 2007, I have been able to send financial contributions to the children's home in that our church supports and that's a good accomplishment. God will bless my efforts there and provide more income for this family that is trying to help kids with nowhere to go find shelter and safety and spiritual guidance within its walls.

Do you have your goals set for 2008? Do they include helping others financially? I encourage you to find something you're tied to emotionally. That is where your heart is and you'll work harder to reach your goals when your heart is wrapped around something.

I do know of several legitimate charities so if you need ideas about where to give your money, let me know. I'd be glad to recommend them.

My Master Mind group will be reviewing our goals at our next couple of meetings to see where we've come and to prepare for the new year. It should be an interesting meeting.

Theme Planning for 2008

Guest Contributor: Doug Emerson
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It may seem a bit early to be planning 2008, but not if it arrives as quickly as 2007 seems to be disappearing!

My Friday afternoon mastermind group was discussing this subject and how themes for the year are helpful in staying focused on annual goals. A theme, in the sense of a recurring unifying idea, is a terrific reminder of your objectives.

"What's your theme for next year, Doug?", came the question from a mastermind group member.

"Gulp."

"Theme? I dunno", I answered, feeling like I'd forgotten to do my seventh grade social studies homework. The group discussion got me thinking over a few days and I know now my theme for 2008.

My theme is: Visualize, Materialize, Capitalize.

Not exactly quotable like, "Veni, Vidi, Vici", but it helps me.

Visualize- If you can see the idea in your mind,

Materialize- then make it appear in reality and

Capitalize- take advantage of the opportunity it creates, you'll make great progress.

My theme felt lonely without goals to back it up...

Goals for 2008

1. Maintain the best Attitude-Rephrase the negative to positive (work that law of attraction, you never know)

2. Eliminate Delay- stop shuffling paper, seeking perfection and get on with it

3. Accelerate Decision Process- Trust the facts and trust intuition and decide now

4. Radiate Self Confidence- posture, thoughts, words, dress. First impressions count.

5. Focus over Distraction-resist the siren call of distraction and maintain focus

6. Prioritize everything

7. Identify Truth from perceived reality

8. Draw Inspiration and Guidance-spiritually, from associates, from thinkers and self

9. Make time for rest and play

Write your goals today; number them later. If you have no written goals, start with this one:

1. My goal is to write my goals for 2008 in the next 7 days.

Create accountability for yourself and share them with your mastermind group.