Goal Setting 2

Hi. Welcome to Leading Right. My name is Abiodun Fijabi.

In his book, Leading Effectively, Father D’Souza observes that “People who get what they want do so because they
· have clear goals
· develop plans and schedules for achieving goals
· assume personal responsibility for implementing and following these plans and schedules
· persevere in the face of setbacks.”
You cannot go far without goals. You cannot achieve much without developing schedules and plans for achieving the goals. Beyond these, you must assume personal responsibility for the implementation of your plans and schedules. You certainly have to create a strong motivation to assume this responsibility. Visualize what it will be like to achieve your vision. Think of the lives you will touch. Consider the personal fulfillment you will achieve. Let your mind see the new level of influence you will have in the society. What a great life it will be. You can even imagine yourself already living that life. You only have one hurdle to cross – your goals.

Once your goals are set, you must stick with them, no matter what. As soon as you set goals, you set in motion a creative force for change. Now, change does not come easy. Obstacles are bound to arise. But you must stay faithful to your goals.

What is a goal you may ask? Goal is a desired end; a destination. It is “the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it.” It is a predetermined set of plans designed to achieve a vision.