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The obstacles

In a previous post, I have discussed what your greatest obstacle is in achieving goals. Let's discuss three common obstacles. The three common obstacles to achieving goals are self-esteem, self-discipline and critics.

Self-esteem is probably the biggest obstacle because it prevents you from sometimes starting on your path to achieve. If you have low self-esteem it is critical that you do a self-analysis. You must recognize the positive qualities that you possess. You must understand that no one is perfect. You must realize that you are capable of achieving your dream. Think about the things that you have overcome with or without help. You have the ability but you must believe. Everyday you must remind yourself of the positive characteristics that you possess. You are entitled to be happy. You are entitled to achieve.

Self-discipline is probably the hardest for some because it requires you to decide what is important. Self-discipline is about what you think and not how you feel. Once you have decided on what your goal is your discipline will be tested once the enthusiasm has worn off. The self-analysis will also be critical here because it will help to bring about awareness to both your strengths and weaknesses. Writing down your goals, dreams and aspirations will help you stay focused. I suggest writing a personal mission statement that you read everyday. Remember this quote “The price of discipline is always less than the pain of regret”.

Critics are probably the most vocal obstacle you will face. Critics challenge your self-esteem and discipline. Critics have no gain on your success or failure yet they have opinions. Read the post about ‘they’ and you will understand how to deal with critics.

These obstacles by no means are all that you will face but they are the most common. To conquer them your first step will be to believe in yourself. You know what you want. The question you have to answer is “Are you willing to be committed to achieving it?” I can tell you that if you are reading this you are headed in the right direction.

Your Vision

What is your goal? How will you achieve it? How will you define your success? These are questions that you must answer for yourself. The answers will establish your vision of where you see yourself at the end of your journey. More importantly, it will change how others see things. How could your vision of achieving your dream change how others see? When you have decided to pursue your goals, you will change. It may be subtle in the beginning but you will change. As you continue to grow and become stronger others will notice your change. You may not be a leader but you will inspire others. They will see the motivation in you. They will see the dedication you have. They will see the desire. They will see through you the power to dream. They will see the ability to succeed. Your vision will change how others see.

Are you ready?

Who aims at excellence will be above mediocrity; who aims at mediocrity will be far short of it - Burmese saying

Are your dreams or goals seemingly unimaginable? Are you expecting to be great? You will always determine how far you go. You will always determine how much you know. You will always determine your success because your thoughts will decide.

Man in The Arena

Man in the Arena

"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."

"Citizenship in a Republic,"
Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910

Teddy Roosevelt

Here again, do not be concern with 'They'. 'They' will never have the courage to do what you do. 'They' will never follow their dreams.

Motivation is the key but success is up to me!