Right now, before we go any further I want you to stop and affirm to yourself what an amazing day today is. Get in the habit of expecting incredible opportunities to show up in your day- everyday.
How? Is this not the day that the Lord has made? Then rejoice. Be thankful. Know that since God has given you another day, and because He has All Power and because He wants to give you the desires of your heart and because He made this day…the possibilities are limitless.
You have tapped into the Power and Energy of God…God is the highest Power Source – get plugged in and stay plugged in daily.
You may be wondering what all of this has to do with goal setting? Setting goals is a step, but achieving them is a leap of faith combined with action. I’m not just working with you to set goals, but I want you to achieve your goals, dreams, or purpose.
Get excited about life now – today! Get excited about being a winner. See yourself as a winner.
"You only lose energy when life becomes dull in your mind. Your mind gets bored and therefore tired of doing nothing. Get interested in something! Get absolutely enthralled in something! Get out of yourself! Be somebody! Do something. The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have."
~Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993, Pastor, Speaker and Author)
• Who are the other runners?
• Who is your coach? Or your coaches?
• Did your coach prepare you to win?
• Are you wearing the proper shoes/equipment for the race?
• Do you know where the finish line is?
• Who is in the stands cheering you on?
• Who is in the stands rooting against you?
• Are you passionate about victory? About winning? Are you focused?
So there you are at the starting blocks. You are bending down at the starting line. You look around at whom else running with you. Your hands are now in place. Your feet are now in place. You raise your knees off the ground and look straight ahead at the finish line. You wait for the sound of the gun to start the race.
The countdown has started, 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 “Happy New Year” and the race is on for the next 365 days.
Some of you may still be running the race from 2009 and have yet to cross the finish line of a goal or two or three. You have been running and running and you feel like all you do is run. When will you run past the finish line and get to celebrate the victory?
When you take responsibility for how your life is right now. If you love your life you are far ahead of the majority. If you are in a difficult place in your life right now, you have to look at the choices you have made. Look or think about what you have “expected” from every situation…and I guarantee you that is exactly what you got. You will get what you expect or think about. So if you want to blame someone for where you are in life, read the next quote for the answer.
“If you kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you would not sit for a month.” Theodore Roosevelt
I know- that is harsh, but I want you to WIN! And winners don’t have wimpy coaches who tell them what they want to hear. They tell them what they need to hear. This is your life we’re talking about…
And as far as I know this is the only life you get. So what are you going to do with the time God has given you? It goes by fast, but I don’t have to tell you that. If you think or hope you get another life and a chance to get it right in that life- that is a big gamble.
“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” Oprah Winfrey
I want you to watch this video before you continue reading.
Exercise 4:
Today you are going to start working on your “Vision Board”
What is a vision board and why should you have one? A vision board is where you cut out pictures, words or phrases pertaining to your goals and dreams. Anything you expect to accomplish. (Notice I did not say anything your “hope” to accomplish. Stop hoping and wishing and start expecting).
Your vision board will serve as a reminder of what to expect to accomplish or receive in 2010. We all need constant re-motivation. Motivation does not last. If it did we would all be highly motivated all the time after getting motivated just once. I am always looking for ways to motivate myself. It’s a journey.
Necessary Supplies:
1. You will need a poster board. Any color will do. Check Wal-mart, target, Office supply stores. Or just a big piece of cardboard you may have lying around.
2. You will need magazines. See step 1 below.
3. You will need glue. I like rubber cement. But you can use any kind of white glue also. Glue sticks work well too, but tend not to last as long.
Putting it Together:
Step 1: You need to gather a variety of magazines, the bigger your collection the better. You want to give yourself many options and choices. If you do not already have such a collection go out and buy them, or check libraries (sometimes they have old issues they give away or sale for cheap). This may take a few days.
Step 2: Once you have your collection of magazines, take out your sheets from day one and read over them again. Think about how awesome 2010 is going to be. I want you to get energized and excited about your goal and dreams. If it helps, put on some highly energetic and positive music. You want to feel as good as possible when you work on your vision board.
So now start going through the magazines and tearing or cutting out pictures that relate to your goals or dreams or maybe even pictures of things you would like to have. Also, look for words or phrases that are motivational or somehow relate to your goals and dreams.
Step 3: Arranging them on the board. This is the creative part. You can arrange them sporadically or methodically. You don’t have to cover the entire board in one day. It can progress over time. If you didn’t find a picture or word or phrase that fits one of your goals, then draw it yourself. You do not have to be an artist. Stick people will do just fine.
Step 4: Put it up somewhere you will see it everyday.
**You can also make a “vision book” if you want something you can carry around with you. But be sure you have a board so that it is what you see everyday.
Tomorrow we are going to be breaking down your mindset, team, coaches, resources, skills, etc. needed to reach your goals and dreams.
And remember, if your Dreams don’t scare you, they’re not BIG Enough!
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