Feature Article: 5,000 Goals?

Ever come across a really big idea? An idea that grabs your attention, yet at the same time makes you uncomfortable? An idea that when considered, explored, and implemented seems to infect your life in strange and exciting ways? Me too!

I'll try to make this short. I know you may have a holiday party or two to attend. But this is a big idea, and this isn't the "SHORTS" column.

I was reading a book entitled "A Happy Pocket Full of Money" by David Cameron and read this:

"You should aim at having at least five thousand goals."

I stopped. Put the book down and thought, "5,000 goals -  huh, me?" I picked up the book and read it again. And then I read it again and again and again.

Found myself amused. Then uncomfortable. Then excited. Then challenged. And then it occurred to me, I should actually give this a shot. I thought "no problem," I could easily see 1,000 on my list very quickly.

I took out a journal and started writing. I flew through the first 25, the next 17 were a little more difficult. By the time I reached 66, I was "finished" or out of goals. I racked my brain and could think of no more.

This totally surprised me! I've been goal oriented my entire life. I've been a master at setting and reaching goals. I've written out my goals for a long time. After all, my tag line does read "reach your goals. reach your goals faster."

Then, this idea came tumbling down like a cold shower in the middle of winter:

You've got to have goals to reach them. 

No offense to anyone (or me) who has 10, 25, 50, or 100 goals, but your life is constantly evolving. And honestly, you probably want things you've never dared to say, write, or dream could ever be reality!

Let it out. Put it out into the world! You were meant to have exactly what you want in your life and in your business. And if you want to hear much more of the David Cameron's philosophy behind this idea, go get the book!

Back to my story. Since I started this about 6 weeks ago, here are my results:

1) One goal became reality in a very strange and unexpected way within 2 weeks of writing.

2) Another goal became reality in an interesting and effortless way within 4 weeks of writing.

3) Another goal became reality because I shared that goal with someone who simply made it happen.

4) And on and on and on!!!!

If I can do this, so can you! To repeat, you were meant to have exactly what you want in your life and in your business!

You might get what you want in your life by 1) hiring me to help you, or 2) immersing yourself in some of the most inspiring / thought provoking materials and discussions that I've come across in a very long time. (Just so you are clear, I did the later, I did NOT hire myself, although I will think about it.)

I felt compelled not only to take action, but to share my experiences with you! Check out Attractionville.com and see what I'm talking about. This community was founded by my Coach, Drew Rozell. And I'm delighted to be sharing this resource with you!

Drew, you've created an awesome space and it will positively impact people for years to come! It has already done so for me. Bravo, Drew, bravo!!!

Everyone else pay attention. You all have a decision to make! Will you 1) ignore what you've just read? 2) take action? 3) work on creating 5,000 goals?

It is your choice.





p.s. How many goals do you have? Email me....

Creativity Quote

"Man's mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions." 

- Oliver Wendell Holmes

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